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Baptist  Hymn  Book. 


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PHILADELPHIA: 
THE   BIBLE   AND   PUBLICATION   SOCIETY. 

530  ARCH  STREET. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1871,  by 

THE  BIBLE  AND   PUBLICATION   SOCIETY, 
In  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


Westcott  &  Thomsow 
Stereotype™  and  Electrolypers,  Philada. 


PREFACE. 


The  preparation  of  a  new  hymn  book  for  the  use  of  our 
Baptist  churches  has  been  long  and  earnestly  urged  upon  this 
Society.  So  numerous  and  pressing  had  these  appeals  become, 
that  the  Board  was  no  longer  justified  in  bearing  alone  the 
responsibility  of  inaction,  and  accordingly,  in  1867,  at  the 
Anniversaries  in  Chicago,  the  subject  was  referred  to  the 
Society.  The  Society  appointed  a  committee  who  reported 
the  following  resolutions : 

1st.  "That  they  regard  the  publication  of  a  new  hymn  book  for  the  use  of 
our  churches  desirable  and  important. 

2d.  "  That  they  deem  the  American  Baptist  Publication  Society  the  suitable 
vehicle  for  giving  the  denomination  its  book  of  sacred  songs." 

The  work  thus  inaugurated  has  been  steadily  pursued.  It 
has  proved  to  be  one  of  no  common  magnitude,  involving  the 
study  of  almost  all  the  hymns  in  the  language.  It  has  also 
involved  extensive  correspondence  with  competent  persons  in 
different  parts  of  the  country,  not  only  as  to  their  judgment 
of  particular  hymns,  but  also  to  learn  just  what  were  deemed 
to  be  the  imperfections  of  the  books  in  use,  and  how  these 
imperfections  could  best  be  remedied. 

The   present   volume   is   the   result  of  our   efforts.     In   its 

preparation  it  has  been  our  aim  to  furnish,  not  everything,  but 

the  best.     Should  some  favorite  hymn  be  missed,  it  need  not 

be   supposed  to    have    escaped    our   attention ;     out   of   many 

thousand  hymns,  one  thousand  only  were  to  be  chosen.     Some 

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PREFACE. 

hymns,  endeared  by  sacred  associations,  and  that  we  would 
gladly  have  retained,  had  necessarily  to  be  omitted. 

In  the  preparation  of  this  book,  we  have  constantly  remem- 
bered that  it  is  to  be  used  by  those  who  are  born  of  God.  The 
ideal  of  the  service  of  Christian  song  is  declared  in  the  words 
of  the  Apostle  Paul :  "  I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will 
sing  with  the  understanding  also."  Hymns  which  express 
those  emotions  that  are  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit  have  been 
specially  sought,  and  those  which  utter  merely  natural  feel- 
ings or  human  sentimentalism  have  been,  as  far  as  possible, 
rejected.  We  have  aimed  to  make  a  book  which  shall  be 
emphatically  a  book  of  praise,  embodying  the  warm  outgush- 
ings  of  Christian  emotion, — of  penitence,  faith,  hope,  love,  joy, 
peace,  and  holy  aspiration, — a  book  which  shall  be  full  of 
Him  whom  God  hath  highly  exalted,  giving  him  a  name 
which  is  above  every  name ;  that  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every 
knee  should  bow,  and  that  every  tongue  should  confess  that 
Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

May  he  who  inhabits  the  praises  of  Israel  accept  from  his 
redeemed  people  these  offerings  of  grateful  and  adoring  love. 


jg@^  The  number  at  the  right  hand  of  the  hymn  refers  to  the  page 
in  the  Baptist  Hymn  and  Tune  Book  on  which  the  hymn  will  be  found. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


WORSHIP. 

In  General 1-39 

Lord's  Day 40-56 

Sanctuary 57-85 

Morning 8G-92 

Evening 93-99 

GOD. 

Perfections 100-143 

Creating 144-147 

Governing 148-165 

Redeeming 166-172 

THE  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST 173-184 

Born 185-196 

Living 197-215 

Dying 216-241 

Rising 242-257 

Ascending 258-262 

Interceding 263-270 

Reigning 271-286 

THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 287-305 

THE  TRINITY. 306-314 

MAN. 

Lost 315-322 

"Warned  and  Entreated 323-348 

Convicted  of  Sin 349  363 

Invited  to  Christ 364-389 

Coming  to  Christ 390-409 

Trusting  in  Christ 410-461 

Loving  Christ 462-487 

Haitv  ix  Christ 488-521 

Prais i  x<  i  ( ' 1 1 1: ist 522-656 

Consecrated  to  Christ 557  576 

Communing  with  Christ. 577  595 

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Aspiring  after  Conformity  to  Christ 596-G36 

Loving  Others  for  Christ's  Sake 637-G54 

Finding  Refuge  in  Christ  from  Sorrow 65c 

ACQUIESCING  IN  ClIRI-TS  Will 684-694 

Working  for  Christ —  695-702 

Warring  for  Christ 703-720 

THE  HOLY   SCRIPTURE 721-735 

THE   CHURCH. 

Founded  and  Preserved 73G-751 

ORDINANCES. 

Baptism 752-778 

Communion 7  79-7  (j'j 

OFFICERS. 

Ministers 800-809 

Deacons 810,  811 

WORK. 

Revivals 814-842 

Sunday-schools 843-859 

Opening  Houses  of  Worship 8G0-8G9 

Missions 870-889 

OUR    COUNTRY 89i 

Fast 894 

Thanksgiving 898-903 

TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

Old  and  New  Year 904-911 

Meeting  and  Parting 912-915 

Mortality  of  Man 91- 

Death 929-439 

Burial 940-951 

Resurrection 952-957 

Judgment 958 

Heaven 9G6-988 

Prayer  for  Christ's  Coming 989-1000 

DOXOLOGIES. 

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WOKSHIP. 

L.  M.  9 

Universal  Praise. 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

C.  M.  12 

Let  us  draw  near. 

1  Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 

Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Come,  let  us  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord  : 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

3  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 

4  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  high  ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 
Who  lays  hifl  anger  by. 


WORSHIP. 

L.  M.  9 

Joyful  Worship. 

1  Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice ; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life  and  bieath  and  being  give: 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy  ; 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind, 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure ; 

And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 

His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

L. M.  10 

The  King  of  Glory. 

1  Oh,  hallowed  is  the  land  and  blessed, 
Where  Christ,  the  Ruler,  is  confessed !   ^ 
Oh,  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes, 

To  whom  the  great  Redeemer  comes ! 

2  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates, 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits ! 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near; 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here. 

3  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart : 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer  and  love  and  joy. 

4  Redeemer,  come  !    I  open  wide 

My  soul  to  thee ;  here,  Lord,  abide  ! 
Thankful  and  glad  my  song  I  raise, 
And  give  to  thee  a  life  of  praise. 
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GENERAL  WORSHIP. 

5  L.  M.  9 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  Throne. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  witli  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love : 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

6  10s  &  lis.  13 

God  jiraised  in  the  Congregation. 

1  Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord !  prepare  your  glad  voice, 

His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing : 
In  their  great  Creator  let  all  men  rejoice, 

And  heirs  of  salvation  be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  name  devoutly  adore, 

In  loud-swelling  strains  his  praises  express, 
Who  graciously  opens  his  bountiful  store, 

Their  wants  to  relieve,  and  his  children  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorned,  his  people  shall  sing 

To  God,  who  defence  and  plenty  supplies; 
Their  loud  acclamations  to  him,  their  great  King, 

Through  earth  shall  be  sounded  and  reach  to  the  skies. 
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WORSHIP. 

7  C.  M.  12 

Praise  God,  all  ye  his  Servants. 

1  Praise  God,  ye  gladdening  smiles  of  morn ; 

Praise  him,  O  silent  night; 
Tell  forth  his  glory,  all  the  earth ; 
Praise  him,  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  him,  ye  stormy  winds,  that  rise 

Obedient  to  his  word  ; 
Mountains  and  hills  and  fruitful  trees, 
Join  ye  and  praise  the  Lord. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  heavenly  hosts,  for  ye 

With  purer  lips  can  sing : 
Glory  and  honor,  praise  and  power, 
To  him,  the  eternal  King. 

4  Praise  him,  ye  saints,  who  here  rejoice 

To  do  his  heavenly  will ; 
The  incense  of  whose  prayers  ascends 
Upon  his  altar  still. 

5  Praise  him,  all  works  of  his  that  own 

His  Spirit's  blest  control. 
O  Lord  my  God,  how  great  art  thou ! 
Bless  thou  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

8  lis  &  8s.  19 

The  Greatness  of  God. 

1  The  Lord  is  great !  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  adore  him ; 

And  ye  who  tread  this  earthly  ball, 
In  holy  songs  rejoice  aloud  before  him, 
And  shout  his  praise,  who  made  you  all. 

2  The  Lord  is  great !  his  majesty,  how  glorious ! 

Resound  his  praise  from  shore  to  shore ; 
O'er  sin  and  death  and  hell,  now  made  victorious, 
He  rules  and  reigns  forevermore. 

3  The  Lord  is  great !  his  mercy,  how  abounding  ! 

Ye  angels,  strike  your  golden  chords ; 
Oh,  praise  our  God,  with  harp  and  voice  resounding, 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ! 
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GENERAL  WORSHIP. 

8s  &  7s.  18 

Praise  from  all  Creatures. 

1  Praise  the  Lord ;  ye  heavens,  adore  him  ; 

Praise  him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him  j 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken  ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed; 
Laws  which  never  can  be  broken 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious ; 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 


10  10s  &  lis.  13 

Salvation  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

1  Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save ; 
And  still  he  is  nigh,  his  presence  we  have ; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honor  the  Son  ; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 

Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb. 
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worship. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 
All  glory  and  power  and  wisdom  and  might ; 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  for  infinite  love. 

11  H.  M.  20 

Universal  Praise. 

1  Let  every  creature  join 

To  bless  Jehovah's  name, 
And  every  power  unite 

To  swell  th'  exalted  theme ; 


Let  nature  raise, 
From  every  tongue, 


A  general  song 
Of  grateful  praise. 


2  But  oh,  from  human  tongues 
Should  nobler  praises  flow, 
And  every  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow ; 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  highly  blest ; 


Above  the  rest 
Declare  his  praise. 


3  Assist  me,  gracious  God  ; 

My  heart,  my  voice,  inspire ; 
Then  shall  I  humbly  join 
The  universal  choir ; 


Thy  grace  can  raise 
My  heart  and  tongue, 


And  tune  my  song 
To  lively  praise. 


12  L.  M.  10 

The  Creation  invited  to  praise  God. 

1  Fkom  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 
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GENERAL   WORSHIP. 

13  L.  M.  10 

God  praised  by  all. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord — let  praise  employ, 
In  his  own  courts,  your  songs  of  joy  ; 
The  spacious  firmament  around 

Shall  echo  back  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Recount  his  works  in  strains  divine, 

His  wondrous  works,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
Praffee  him  for  all  his  mighty  deeds, 
Whose  greatness  all  your  praise  exceeds. 

3  Let  all  whom  life  and  breath  inspire 
Attend,  and  join  the  blissful  choir; 
But  chiefly,  ye  who  know  his  word, 
Adore  and  love  and  praise  the  Lord  ! 

14  S.  M.  27 

Bless  the  Lord  forever  and  ever. 

1  Staxd  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice ; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God 
With  heart  and  soul  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify  ? 

3  Oh,  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours  ; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

5  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  ; 

The  Lord  your  God  adore; 
Stand  up,  and  bio—  his  glorious  name, 
Henceforth,  forevermore ! 

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WORSHIP. 

15  H.  M.  20 

All  should  join  in  Praise. 

1  Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven  and  earth  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise : 


Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 


In  worlds  of  light, 
Begin  the  song. 


2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays, 

And  moon  that  rul'st  the  night, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light : 


His  power  declare, 
Ye  floods  on  high, 


And  clouds  that  fly 
In  empty  air. 


3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand  ; 
Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command  : 


He  spake  the  word, 
And  all  their  frame 


From  nothing  came 
To -praise  the  Lord  ! 


Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above ; 

He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love : 


While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise, 


His  saints  shall  raise 
His  honors  hisrh. 


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God  praised  in  the  Sanctuary. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth; 

Oh,  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth  ; 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all  ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own ; 
His  sheep,  aid  we  follow  his  call. 
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GENERAL   WORSHIP. 

3  Oh,  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  in  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


17  lis.  26 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name. 
May  thy  kingdom  holy  on  earth  be  the  same. 
Oh,  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  bread : 

It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  fed. 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions,  and  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion  which  pardons  each  foe; 
Keep  us  from  temptation,  from  evil  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory  forever !     Amen  ! 

18  C.  M.  22 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 

All  hallowed  be  thy  name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done 
In  heaven  and  earth  the  same. 

2  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And  as  we  those  forgive 
Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we 
Forgiving  grace* receive. 

3  Into  temptation  lead  as  not ; 

From  evil  set  as  five  ; 
And  thine  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power 
And  glory,  ever  be. 
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WORSHIP. 

19  L.  M.  10 

Universal  Praise. 

1  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

From  distant  worlds,  where  creatures  dwell ; 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known ; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

3  Jehovah  ! — 'tis  a  glorious  word ; 

Oh,  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue ; 
But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  Lord, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

4  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 

Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord ; 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 

20  L.  M.  9 

Praise  to  the  great  Jehovah. 

1  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

2  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  'tis  bent 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

3  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round ; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

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GENERAL  WORSHIP. 

21  10s- &  lis.  13 

God  glorious. 

1  Oh,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above, 
And  gratefully  sing  his  wonderful  love, 

Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  Oh,  tell  of  his  might,  and  sing  of  his  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy,  space ; 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light, 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

4  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail ; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender !  how  firm  to  the  end ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend. 

5  Father  Almighty,  how  faithful  thy  love  ! 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  thee  above, 
The  humbler  creation,  though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration  shall  lisp  to  thy  praise. 

22  S.  M.  27 

Exhortation  to  Praise, 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  Come,  worship  at  his  throne ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own : 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

3  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

\<>r  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Conic,  like  (he  people  of  his  choice, 
m  your  irri  -;<  us  I  rod. 
b»  17 


WORSHIP. 

23  L.  M.  11 

Praise  and  holy  Fear. 

1  Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King :  rehearse 
His  honor  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  us  turn,  with  holy  fear, 
To  him  who  now  invites  us  near ; 
Accept  the  oifered  grace  to-day, 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

3  Come,  seize  the  promise  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates ; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest ; 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest. 


24  H.  M.  20 

Earth's  Response  to  Heaven. 

1  Shall  hymns  of  grateful  love 

Through  heaven's  high  arches  ring, 
And  all  the  hosts  above 

Their  songs  of  triumph  sing? 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again  ? 

2  Shall  they  adore  the  Lord, 

Who  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
And  all  the  love  record 

That  led  them  home  to  God  ? 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again  ? 

3  Oh,  spread  the  joyful  sound  ! 

The  Saviour^  love  proclaim ; 
And  publish  all  around 

Salvation  through  his  name  : 
Till  all  the  world  take  up  the  strain 
And  send  the  echo  back  again. 
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GENEEAL   WORSHIP. 

25  L.  M.  11 

Grateful  Worship. 

1  Praise,  Lord,  for  thee  in  Zion  waits  ; 
Prayer  shall  besiege  thy  temple  gates ; 
All  flesh  shall  to  thy  throne  repair, 
And  find  through  Christ  salvation  there. 

2  How  blest  thy  saints  !  how  safely  led  ! 
How  surely  kept !  how  richly  fed  ! 
Saviour  of  all  in  earth  and  sea, 
How  happy  they  who  rest  in  thee. 

3  The  year  is  with  thy  goodness  crowned ; 
Thy  clouds  drop  wealth  the  world  around ; 
Through  thee  the  deserts  laugh  and  sing, 
And  nature  smiles  and  owns  her  King. 

4  Lord,  on  our  souls  thy  Spirit  pour ; 
The  moral  waste  within  restore ; 
Oh,  let  thy  love  our  spring-tide  be, 
And  make  us  all  bear  fruit  to  thee. 

26  7s.  24 

Praise  the  Lord. 

1  Praise  the  Lord,  his  glories  show, 
Saints  within  his  courts  below, 
Angels  round  his  courts  above, 
All  that  see  and  share  his  love ! 

2  Earth  to  heaven,  and  heaven  to  earth, 
Tell  his  wonders,  sing  his  worth ; 
Age  to  age,  and  shore  to  shore, 
Praise  him,  praise  him,  evermore  ! 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  his  mercies  trace  ; 
Praise  his  providence  and  grace, — 
All  that  he  for  man  hath  done, 
All  he  sends  us  through  his  Son. 

4  Strings  and  voices,  hands  and  hearts, 
In  the  service  bear  your  parts  : 

All  that  breathe, your  Lord  adore; 
Praise  him,  praise  Kim,  evermorel 
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WORSHIP. 

27  7s.  24 

Songs  of  Praise. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

4  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

28  S.  M.  15 

Bless  the  Lord. 

1  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  grace  to  thee  proclaim ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits  : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide ; 

He  will  with  patience  wait : 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 
He  healeth  thy  infirmities, 

And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

20 


GENERAL   WORSHIP. 

5  He  clothes  thee  with  his  love, 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth ; 
Then,  like  the  eagle,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

6  Then  bless  his  holy  name, 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole ; 
Whose  loving  kindness  crowns  thy  days : 
Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

29  C.  M.  22 

Habitual  Devotion. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  fchee, 
21 


WORSHIP. 

30  L.  M.  17 

Prayer  of  the  Heart  and  Lips. 

1  O  blessed  God,  to  thee  I  raise 

My  voice  in  thankful  hymns  of  praise ; 
And  when  my  voice  shall  silent  be, 
My  silence  shall  be  praise  to  thee. 

2  For  voice  and  silence  both  impart 
The  filial  homage  of  my  heart; 
And  both  alike  are  understood 
By  thee,  thou  Parent  of  all  good, 

3  Whose  grace  is  all  unsearchable, 
Whose  care  for  me  no  tongue  can  tell, 
Who  loves  my  loudest  praise  to  hear, 
And  loves  to  bless  my  voiceless  prayer. 

31  S.  M.  15 

Godly  Resolutions. 

1  Let  sinners  take  their  course, 

And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 

When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  God, 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise, 
Beneath  thy  holy  rod. 

4  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

5  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love ; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 
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GENERAL   WORSHIP. 

32  L.  M.  32 

Praise  promised. 

1  My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  works  with  boundless  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine ; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

4  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise, 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue. 

33  L.  P.  M.  19 

Praise  at  all  Times. 

1  I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  ; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
AVhile  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  How  blest  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God !     He  made  the  sky 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train  ; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  lie  \\v(]±  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath  ; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endure-. 


WORSHIP. 

34  8s  &  7s.  18 

God  of  our  Salvation. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ; 

Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue ; 
Jom,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion, 

Free,  unbounded  grace  is  thine  ; 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ; 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

35  C.  M.  34 

Praise  and  holy  Fear. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 

And  in  his  strength  rejoice ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks,  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore ; 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face ; 
Oh,  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
■    '  Be  children  of  his  grace. 

4  Now  is  the  time,  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 
"Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 
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GENERAL    WORSHIP. 

36  L.  M.  28 

God's  Glory  praised. 

1  Come,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise : 

But  oh,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 

Tp  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Almighty  power,  with  wisdom,  shines  ; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing ; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 

37  L.  M.  28 

Praise  to  God  for  Ids  Blessings. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord :  my  heart  shall  join, 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine ; 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky 
And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train  ; 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  His  truth  forever  stands  secure  ; 

He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless. 

4  He  loves  the  saints  :  he  knows  them  well ; 
]jut  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  God,  ()  Zion,  ever  reigns ; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 
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WORSHIP. 

38  7s.  24 

God's  Holiness  jyraised. 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored  ! 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail ! 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  While  on  earth  ordained  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way, 
Till  we  come  to  dwell  with  thee, 
Till  we  all  thy  glory  see. 

4  Then  with  angel-harps  again 
We  will  wake  a  nobler  strain  ; 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise, 
Our  triumphant  voices  raise. 

39  L.  M.  17 

Happiness  in  Worship. 

1  Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone  ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see ; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Oh,  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire ; 
Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  what  delicious  fare! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Ne'er  did  the  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine; 
Thy  glorious  name  shall  be  adored, 
And  every  tongue  confess  thee  Lord. 

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LOKDVS  DAY. 


LORD'S    DAY. 


40  C.  M.  23 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  When  the  worn  spirit  wants  repose, 

And  sighs  her  God  to  seek, 
How  sweet  to  hail  the  evening's  close, 
That  ends  the  weary  week  ! 

2  How  sweet  to  hail  the  early  dawn, 

That  opens  on  the  sight, 
When  first  that  soul-reviving  morn 
Sheds  forth  new  rays  of  light ! 

3  Sweet  day !  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease ; 

Yet  while  they  gently  roll, 
Breathe,  heavenly  Spirit,  source  of  peace, 
A  Sabbath  o'er  my  soul. 

41  C.  M.  31 

Praise  for  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  refulgent  day. 

2  Oh,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

A  guilty  world  in  gloom ! 
Oh,  what  a  Sun,  which  broke  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  happy  morn, 
Which  scatter-  blessings  from  its  wings 
On  nations  yet  unborn. 

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WORSHIP. 

42  L.  M.  16 

The  Day  of  Best 

1  Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blest. 

2  Oh,  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies, 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  A  heavenly  calm  pervades  the  breast, 
The  earnest  of  that  glorious  rest 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new  : 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away  ; 

How  sweet,  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

43  10s.  36 

How  to  spend  the  Day. 

1  Again  returns  the  day  of  holy  rest, 

Which,  when  he  made  the  world,  Jehovah  blest ; 
When,  like  his  own,  he  bade  our  labors  cease, 
And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 

2  Let  us  devote  this  consecrated  day 

To  learn  his  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey; 
So  shall  he  bear,  when  fervently  we  raise 
Our  supplications  and  our  songs  of  praise. 

3  Father  of  heaven,  in  whom  our  hopes  confide, 
Whose  power  defends  us,  and  whose  precepts  guide. 
In  life  our  Guardian,  and  in  death  our  Friend, 
Glory  supreme  be  thine,  till  life  shall  end. 

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LOED'S  DAY. 

44  L.  M.  29 

Rejoicing  in  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 

The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day  ; 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 
AVhile  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest : 
Eternal  King,  erect  thy  throne, 

And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast. 

3  Oh,  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away ; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 

And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 

45  H.  M.  21 

Praise  for  the  sa~cred  Day. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake, 

And  hail  the  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay; 
Come  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings; 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strain-. 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings  : 
Worthy  the  Land)  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 
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WORSHIP. 

46  S.  M.  14 

Welcome,  sweet  Day  of  Rest. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here, 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit,  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

47  H.  M.  21 

Hail  to  th%  Day  of  Best. 
1  Welcome,  delightful  morn ; 
Sweet  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return ; 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest : 
I  soar  to  reach 


From  low  desires 
And  fleeting  toys, 


Immortal  joys. 


2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 
And  fill  his  throne  of  grace ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 


And  learn  to  know 
And  fear  the  Lord. 


Let  sinners  feel 

Thy  quickening  word, 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  bless  the  sacred  hours : 


Then  shall  my  soul 
New  life  obtain, 


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Nor  Sabbath  be 
Enjoyed  in  vain. 


LORD'S  DAY. 

48  S.  M.  14 

The  Sabbath  Welcome. 

1  Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day  ! 

The  day  divinely  given, 
When  men  to  God  their  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour, 

Within  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod ; 
Nor  only  is  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God. 

4  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky ; 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  grand  eternity. 

5  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  servant's  sight ; 
And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 

49  10s.  3G 

Joy  on  the  Lord's  Day. 

X  Hail,  happy  day  !  thou'  day  of  holy  rest ! 

What  heavenly  peace  and  transport  fill  the  breast, 
When  Christ,  the  God  of  grace,  in  love  descends, 
And  kindly  holds  communion  with  his  friends ! 

2  Let  earth  and  all  its  vanities  be  gone, 

Move  from  my  sight,  and  leave  my  soul  alone ; 
Its  flattering,  fading  glories  I  despise, 
And  to  immortal  beauties  turn  my  eyes. 

3  Fain  would  I  mount  and  penetrate  the  skies, 
And  on  my  Saviour's  glories  fix  my  eyes  : 
Oh!  meet  my  rising  soul,  thou  God  of  love, 
And  waft  it  to  the  blissful  realms  above! 


WOESHIP. 

50  L.  M.  16 

Offerings  of  the  Heart. 

1  When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 

Man  comes  to  meet  his  Maker,  God, 
What  rites,  what  honors  shall  he  pay? 
How  spread  his  sovereign  name  abroad  ? 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 

Shall  curling  clouds  of  incense  rise, 
And  gems  and  gold  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  of  sacrifice  ? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man !  creation's  Lord 

Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare ; 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 
Here  dwells  a  God  who  heareth  prayer. 

4  Oh,  grant  us,  in  this  solemn  hour, 

From  earth  and  sin's  allurements  free, 
To  feel  thy  love,  to  own  thy  power, 

And  raise  each  raptured,  thought  to  thee ! 

51  C.  M.  31 

The  Resurrection  Day. 

1  Tins  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own  : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son : 
Help  us,  O  Lord  !  descend,  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

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LORD'S  DAY. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

52  R  m.  11 

The  Lord's  Day. 

1  O  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

O  day  of  joy  and  light, 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright! 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 
Sing,  Holy,  holy,  holy, 

To  the  great  God  Triune. 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  thee,  our  Lord  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven ; 
And  thus  on  thee  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  To-day  on  weary  nations, 

The  heavenly  manna  falls ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls  ; 
Where  gospel-light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing: 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

53  C.  M.  23 

Love  of  LioroVs  Day  Services. 

1  How  sweet,  upon  this  sacred  day, 
The  best  of  all  the  seven, 
To  cast  our  earthly  thoughts  away, 
And  think  of  God  and  heaven  ! 
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WORSHIP. 

2  How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 

Our  sins  may  be  forgiven  ! 
With  filial  confidence  to  say, 
"  Father,  who  art  in  heaven !" 

3  How  sweet  the  words  of  peace  to  hear 

From  him  to  whom  'tis  given 
To  wake  the  penitential  tear, 
And  lead  the  way  to  heaven ! 

4  And  if,  to  make  our  sins  depart, 

In  vain  the  will  has  striven, 
He  who  regards  the  inmost  heart 
Will  send  his  grace  from  heaven. 

5  Then  hail,  thou  sacred,  blessed  day, 

The  best  of  all  the  seven, 
When  hearts  unite  their  vows  to  pay 
Of  gratitude  to  heaven ! 

54  7s.  39 

Sabbath  Evening. 

1  Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day ; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun, 
When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 

2  Night  her  solemn  mantle  spreads 
O'er  the  earth  as  daylight  fades ; 
All  things  tell  of  calm  repose, 
At  the  holy  Sabbath's  close. 

3  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad ; 
'Tis  the  holy  peace  of  God, — 
Symbol  of  the  peace  within 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

4  Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near, 
Where  the  evening  worshipper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  skies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

5  Saviour !  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  joy  and  peace  in  thee, 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

34 


LORD'S  DAY. 

55  C.  M.  23 

The  World  banished, 

1  O  Father,  though  the  anxious  fear 

May  cloud  to-morrow's  way, 
Nor  fear  nor  doubt  shall  enter  here ; 
All  shall  be  thine  to-day. 

2  We  will  not  bring  divided  hearts 

To  worship  at  thy  shrine ; 
But  each  unholy  thought  departs, 
And  leaves  the  temple  thine. 

3  Sleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares, 

Of  earth  and  folly  born ; 
Ye  shall  not  dim  the  light  that  streams 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

4  To-morrow  will  be  time  enough 

To  feel  your  harsh  control ; 
Ye  shall  not  desecrate,  this  day, 
The  Sabbath  of  the  soul. 

56  L.  M.  29 

Aspirations  for  the  eternal  Rest, 

1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  angry  foes  ; 

No  cares,  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long-expected  day,  begin  ; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  pain  and  sin  ; 
With  joy  we'll  tread  th'  appointed  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 


WORSHIP. 


SANCTUARY. 

57  7s.  80 

Lord's  Day  Worship. 

1  Safely  through  another  week, 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, — 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise  • 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  rest. 


58  C.  M.  34 

Anticipating  Worship. 

1  Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye; 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 
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SANCTUARY. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  Oh,  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

59  L.  M.  29 

Joy  in  Worship. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

Xo  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
Oh,  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word ; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine! 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  ; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blast  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

G  Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


WORSHIP, 

GO  C.  M.  22 

Longing  for  the  House  of  God. 

1  Early,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

3  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

61  H.  M.  21 

Longing  for  God. 
1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 


To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 


With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 


2  Oh,  happy  souls,  who  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
Oh,  happy  men,  who  pay 
Their  constant  service  there ! 


They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they 


Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 


3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
rl  hrongh  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 


Oh,  glorious  seat, 
When  God,  our  King, 


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Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 


SANCTUARY. 

62  C.  M.  34 

Prayer  for  the  Sanctuary. 

1  With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

"Which  God  has  called  his  own ; 
With  joy  the  summons  Ave  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair  ! 

Where  willing  votaries  throng 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  oh,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  church  below  ! 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite, 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God,  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  thou  hast  called  thine  own ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 

63  7s.  24 

A  Blessing  requested. 

1  Saviour,  bless  thy  word  to  all; 

Quick  and  powerful  let  it  prove; 
Oh,  may  sinners  hear  thy  call  ; 
Let  thy  people  grow  in  love. 

2  Thine  own  gracious  message  blese  ; 

Follow  it  with  power  divine; 
Give  the  gospel  great  success  : 
Thine  the  work,  the  glory  thine. 

3  Saviour, bid  the  world  rejoice; 

Send,  oh,  send  thy  truth  abroad  ; 
Let  the  nations  hear  thy  voice, 
Hear  it,  and  return  to  God. 
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WORSHIP. 

64  C.  M.  12 

Delight  in  the  House  of  God. 

1  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 

And  keep  the  solemn  day"! 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road ; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints; 

And,  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
"With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blessed. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell  ; 
Here  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

65  L.  M.  28 

Joy  of  the  Sanctuary. 

1  Great  God  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  : 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  mv  i'vot  to  leave  thy  door. 

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SANCTUARY. 

3  God  is  our  sun, — he  makes  our  clay  ; 
God  is  our  shield, — he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  tilings,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
Display  thy  grace,  exert  thy  power, 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  adore ! 

66  S.  P.  M.  31 

Love  for  the  House  of  God. 

1  How  pleased  and  blest  was  I 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 

"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day !" 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 
"We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round ; 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest ; 

The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

4  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
"Peace  to  this  sacred  house!" 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell ; 
And,  since  my  glorious  God 

Make-  thee  his  blot  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 
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WORSHIP. 

67  S.  M.  14 

Pleasures  of  Spiritual  Worship. 

1  How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord, 

And  in  his  praises  join, 
With  saints  his  goodness  to  record, 
And  sing  his  power  divine  ! 

2  These  seasons  of  delight 

The  dawn  of  glory  seem, 
Like  rays  of  pure,  celestial  light, 
Which  on  our  spirits  beam. 

3  Thus  may  our  joys  increase, 

Our  love  more  ardent  grow, 
While  rich  supplies  of  Jesus'  grace 
Refresh  our  souls  below. 

4  But,  oh,  the  bliss  sublime, 

When  joy  shall  be  complete, 

In  that  unclouded,  glorious  clime, 

Where  all  thy  servants  meet ! 

68  L.  M.  17 

The  Hour  of  Prayer. 

1  Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires, 

To  hold  communion  with  his  God, 
To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 
And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 

2  Blest  hour,  when  earthly  cares  resign 

Their  empire  o'er  his  anxious  breast, 
While,  all  around,  the  calm  divine 
Proclaims  the  holy  day  of  rest. 

3  Blest  hour,  when  God  himself  draws  nigh, 

AVell  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  hear, 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

4  Blest  hour — for,  where  the  Lord  resorts, 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given, 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 
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SANCTUARY. 

69  s.  M.  15 

Enjoyment  in  Worship. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  name  to  sing, 
To  praise  and  pray,  to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet,  at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell, 
And,  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join,  in  heart  and  voice, 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given, 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

70  L.  M.  32 

Worshipping  God  in  his  Temple. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode ; 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ; 
My  God,  my  King,  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 

God  is  their  strength  ;  and,  through  the  road, 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

4  Cheerful  they  walk-,  with  growing  strength, 
*  Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length; 

Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there 
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WORSHIP. 

71  7s.  25 

The  Courts  of  the  Lord. 

1  Lord  of  hosts,  how  bright,  how  fair, 
E'en  on  earth  thy  temples  are ! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 

Much  of  heaven  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne ; 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known ; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus,  with  sacred  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 

72  S.  M.  27 

Attractions  of  God's  House. 

1  How  charming  is  the  place 

Where  my  Redeemer,  God, 
Unveils  the  beauty  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces 

To  which  the  great  resort 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
Tin  servants  of  my  God. 
11 


SANCTUARY. 

73  C.  M.  35 

"  Increase  our  Faith." 

1  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams; 
And  yet,  how  slow  devotion  burns ; 
How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

2  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

3  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

AVith  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

4  There  shall  we  join,  and  never  tire, 

To  sing  immortal  lays  ; 
And,  with  the  bright  seraphic  choir, 
Sound  forth  Immanuel's  praise. 

74  C.  M.  38 

Christ's  Presence  Desired. 

1  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, 

Thy  presence  now  display  ; 
"We  bow  within  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
Oh  !  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  The  clouds  which  vail  thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity,  Lord,  remove ; 
Dispose  our  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  thy  love. 

3  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind,  bestow; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 


To  make  our  graces  grow. 

Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hopes  to  raise  ; 

And  pour  thy  blessing  from  on  high, 
To  aid  our  feeble  praise. 
45 


WORSHIP. 

75  7s.  25 

Give  us  thy  Blessing. 

1  To  thy  temple  we  repair, — 
Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  vail  we  meet 
Thee  upon  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Tune  our  lips,  inspire  our  tongue; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend ; 
Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house,  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn ; 
That  at  evening  we  may  say, — 

"We  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

76  C.  M.  23 

Delight  in  Worship. 

1  I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below ; 

His  church  displays  his  grace ; 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  know, 
And  view  him  face  to  face. 

2  I  love  to  meet  him  in  his  court, 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love ; 
But  still  his  visits  seem  too  short, 
Or  I  too  soon  remove. 

3  O  Lord,  I  love  thy  service  now ; 

Thy  church  displays  thy  power ; 
But  soon  in  heaven  I  hope  to  bow, 
And  praise  thee  evermore. 

4G 


SANCTUARY. 

77  L.  M.  16 

Christ  ever  present  in  his  Churches. 

1  Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
"Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Dost  dwell  within  the  humble  mind  ; 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew7 ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts,  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

78  7s.  25 

A  Blessing  humbly  requested. 

1  Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now ; 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
Oh,  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend ; 
In  compassion  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace ; 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way 
Xow  we  seek  thee  ;  here  we  stay  ; 
Lord,  from  hence  we  would  not  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn  ; 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  that  are  cast  down,  lift  up  ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind  ; 
Ileal  the  sick  ;   the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

47 


WORSHIP. 

79  S.  M.  14 

The  Lord  revealed. 

1  Jesus,  we  look  to  thee, 

Thy  promised  presence  claim  ; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  wilt  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove ; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  love. 

3  We  meet  the  grace  to  take, 

Which  thou  hast  freely  given ; 
We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake, 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

4  Oh,  may  thy  quickening  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove  ; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
In  hope  of  perfect  love. 

80  C.  M.  38 

God  resorted  to  in  Trouble. 

1  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

And  my  salvation,  too ; 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires, 

Oh,  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God ! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

48 


SANCTUARY. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 
Above  my  foes  around  ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

81  8s,  7s  &  4.  30 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 

Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed  ; 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit ; 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed ; 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  Oh,  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing 

Which  thy  word's  designed  to  give ; 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive, 

And  forever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

82  L.  M.  32 

After  Sermon. 

1  Almighty  Father,  ftless  the  word, 
Which  through  thy  grace  we  now  have  heard  ; 
Oh,  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 

Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  AVe  praise  thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  thy  courts  to  seek  thy  face ; 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here, 
May  all,  at  length,  in  heaven  appear. 

83  L.  M.  17 

The  Indwelling  of  God  desired. 

1   COME,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 

By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast; 

Then  shall  we  know  and  taste  and  feel 

The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 


WORSHIP. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
And  learn  the  height  and  breadth  and  length 
Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ,  his  Son. 

84  8s,  7s  &  4.  30 

Dismission. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing,  • 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  tl\e  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, — 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, — 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

85  L.  M.  37 

Dismiss  i  on. 

1  Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord ; 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good  ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

50 


MORNING. 


MORNING. 

86  L.  M.  32 

A  Morning  Invocation. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off*  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

3  Lord,  I  to  thee  my  vows  renew ; 
Dispel  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design  or  do  or  say, 

That  all  my  powers,  with  true  delight, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

87  L.M.  37 

A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  God  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

TV  appointed  duties  of  the  day; 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

March  on  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

3  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss; 
AW  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 
51 


WORSHIP. 

88  L.  M.   6l.  3G 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 

1  When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine ! 
Oh  !  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  And  when  to  heaven's  all-glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name ; 
Then,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  with  thy  blood, 
And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
Aid  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

89  C.  M.  35 

God's  Goodness  acknowledged. 

1  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats ; 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 


MOBNING. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

90  L.  M.  33 

New  daily  Mercies. 

1  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove : 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life  and  power  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  Old  friends,  old  scenes,  will  lovelier  be, 
As  more  of  heaven  in  each  we  see ; 
Some  softening  gleam  of  love  and  prayer 
Shall  dawn  on  every  cross  and  care. 

4  Only,  O  Lord,  in  thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above, 
And  keep  us  this,  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

91  C.  M.  35 

Keep  us,  0  Lord,  this  Day. 

1  Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 

Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  he,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  <>ur  souls  this  day. 

2  No  sinful  word,  nor  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove, 
But  simple  truth  he  <>u  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 
e2  53 


WORSHIP. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

O  Christ,  securely  fenee 
Our  gates  beleaguered  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  tbine  honor,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend ; 
That  we  begin  it  at  thy  word, 
And  in  thy  favor  end. 

92  L.  M.  33 

Morning  Prayer  to  Christ. 

1  O  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace, 
Thou  Brightness  of  thy  Father's  face, 
Thou  Fountain  of  eternal  light, 

Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night ! 

2  Come,  holy  Sun  of  heavenly  love, 
Send  down  thy  radiance  from  above ; 
And  to  our  inmost  hearts  convey 
The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3  Oh,  hallowed  thus  be  every  day  ! 
Let  meekness  be  our  morning  ray, 
And  faithful  love  our  noon-day  light, 
And  hope  our  sunset,  calm  and  bright. 

4  O  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn, 
Thine  image  to  our  hearts  is  borne : 
Oh,  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  in  thee ! 


EVENING. 


93  C.  M.  38 

Delight  in  Evening  Devotions. 
1   I  i,ove  to  steal  awhile  away 
From  every  ..umbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 
54 


EVENING. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

94:  L.  M.  33 

Grateful  Acknowledgment. 

1  My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours : 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command ; 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

95  7s.  39 

Prayer  at  Eventide. 

1  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  f 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee! 


WORSHIP. 

2  Thou  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away  ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee  ! 

96  L.  M.  33 

Abide  with  me. 

1  Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near : 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes ! 

2  When  soft  the  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast ! 

3  Be  near  to  bless  me  when  I  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  my  way  I  take ; 
Abide  with  me  till  in  thy  love 

I  lose  myself  in  heaven  above. 

97  C.  M.  35 

Evening  Devotion. 

1  Now,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 

Let  holy  incense  rise ; 

Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 

Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favor,  and  new  joys 

Do  a  new  song  require  : 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 
50 


EVENING. 

98  L.  M.  37 

Evening  Reflections. 

1  Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  ; 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste1, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past ; 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 
"While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  break  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

99  L.  M.  37 

Trusting  God. 

1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  oh  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  which  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment  day. 

4  Be  thou  my  Guardian  while  I  sleep; 
Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  nil, 

\nd  guard  me  from  th'  approach  of  ill. 


GOD. 


GOD. 


PERFECTIONS. 

100  C.  M.  49 

Eternity  of  God. 

1  Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

O  thou  eternal  God  ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid ; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside, 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections,  all  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days, 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  rays. 

101  C.  M.  49 

Infinitude  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  all  the  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

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PERFECTIONS. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears ; 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
AVhile  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God,  Iioav  infinite  art  thou ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  all  the  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

102  C.  M.  79 

Kindness  of  God. 

1  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  who  fill  thy  house, 

My  offering  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever-blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ! 
Plow  precious  is  their  blood  ! 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are! 

Plow  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thine, — forever  thine, — 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  witli  thy  love. 

G  Here,  in  thy  courts,  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

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GOD. 

103  C.  M.  49 

Omniscience. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  slum  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

104  L.  M.  45 

Omniscience. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through  : 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 
r,o 


PERFECTIONS. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent  !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
]s  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  Oh,  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest; 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

105  L.  M.  47 

God  with  us  everywhere. 

1  O  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
Our  years  of  pilgrimage  are  spent! 
Where'er  we  dwell,  we  dwell  with  thee, 
In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 

2  To  us  remains  nor  place  nor  time ; 
Our  country  is  in  every  clime : 
We  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

3  While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shui , 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none; 

But  with  our  God  to  guide  our  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

4  Could  we  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  we  call, 
Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 


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L.  M.  45 

Omnipresence. 

1  Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly, 
Lord,  to  escape  thy  piercing  eye? 
With  thee  it  is  not  day  and  night, 
But  darkness  shineth  as  the  light. 

2  Where'er  we  go,  whate'er  pursue, 

Onr  ways  arc  open  to  thy  view, 
Our  motives  read,  our  thoughts  explored, 
Our  hearts  revealed  to  thee,  ()  Lord. 
61 


GOD. 

3  Is  there  throughout  all  worlds  one  spot, 
One  lonely  wild,  where  thou  art  not? 
The  hosts  of  heaven  enjoy  thy  care, 
And  those  of  hell  know  thou  art  there. 

4  Awake,  asleep,  where  none  intrude, 
Or  'midst  the  thronging  multitude, 
In  every  land,  on  every  sea, 

We  are  surrounded  still  with  thee. 

5  Search  us,  O  God,  and  know  each  heart ; 
With  every  idol  bid  us  part; 

Make  us  to  keep  thy  holy  ways, 
And  live  to  utter  forth  thy  praise. 

107  C.  M.  50 

God's  Condescension. 

1  O  thou,  to  wdiom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

2  When  heaven,  thy  glorious  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondering  sight, — 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light, — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  shculdst  choose 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  race,  that  thou  shouldst  prove 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 

4  O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou  ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

108  L.  M.  58 

God  searches  the  Heart 
1  Thou  know'st  me,  Lord ;  'tis  thine  to  view 
Whatever  I  am,  whate'er  I  do. 
When  up  I  rise,  when  down  I  lie, 
I  still  am  in  thine  awful  eye. 

62 


PERFECTIONS. 

2  My  inmost  thought,  my  lightest  word, 
By  thee  is  seen,  by  thee  is  heard. 
Thy  wonder-working  hand  I  find 
Around,  before  me,  and  behind. 

3  Where  from  thy  presence  could  I  flee  ? 
AVI  1  ere  find  a  refuge,  Lord,  from  thee? 
From  heaven  thou  shin'st  in  glory  down, 
-V nd  hell  is  darkened  by  thy  frown. 

4  On  morning's  wings  beyond  the  sea 
I  fly,  but  cannot  fly  from  thee.. 

I  plunge  me  in  the  depths  of  night ; 
One  look  from  thee  makes  darkrUss  light. 

5  Father  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

I  cannot,  would  not,  shun  thy  face. 
Ko,  be  it  rather  mine  to  prove 
An  Omnipresent  God  of  love. 

109  C.  M.  65 

Loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 

1  Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise ; 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care; 

In  him  we  live  and  move; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  well-beloved  Son 

To  save  our  souls  from  sin  ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known, 
And  proves  it  all  divine. 

4  To  this  sure  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

And  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eve  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  soul-  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 
63 


GOD. 

110  L.  M.  51 

Infinite  Perfections  of  God. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines : 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  eloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  O  God,^iow  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  spring! 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

4  In  the  provisions  of  thy  house 

We  still  shall  find  a  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

111  L.  M.  54 

God  of  all  Goodness. 

1  God  of  the  world  !  thy  glories  shine, 
Through  earth  and  heaven,  with  rays  divine ; 
Thy  smile  gives  beauty  to  the  flower, 
Thine  anger  to  the  tempest  power. 

2  God  of  our  lives !  the  throbbing  heart 
Doth  at  thy  beck  its  action  start ; 
Throbs  on,  obedient  to  thy  will, 

Or  ceases  at  thy  fatal  chill. 

3  God  of  eternal  life !  thy  love 
Doth  every  stain  of  sin  remove ; 

The  cross,  the  cross, — its  hallowed  light 
Shall  drive  from  earth  her  cheerless  night. 

4  God  of  all  goodness !  to  the  skies 
Our  hearts  in  grateful  anthems  rise ; 
And  to  thy  service  shall  be  given 
The  rest  of  life,  the  whole  of  heaven. 

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PERFECTIONS. 

112  C.  M.  04 

God  our  Sup])ort. 

1  'Tis  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul 

Iu  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
When  storms  arise  and  billows  roll, 
Great  God,  I  trust  thy  grace. 

2  Thy  powerful  arm  still  bears  me  up, 

Whatever  griefs  befall ; 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  hope, 
And  thou  my  all  in  all. 

3  Bereft  of  friends,  beset  with  foes, 

With  dangers  all  around, 
To  thee  I  all  my  fears  disclose ; 
In  thee  my  help  is  found. 

4  In  every  want,  in  every  strait, 

To  thee  alone  I  fly ; 
When  other  comforters  depart, 
Thou  art  forever  nigh. 

113  L.  M.  53 

God  worthy  of  all  Praise. 

1  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

2  My  heart  is  fixed;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  his  name; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
His  wondrous  goodness  to  proclaim. 

3  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remain-, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

4  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  bo  land  thy  wonders  tell. 
f2  65 


GOD. 

114  C.  M.  43 

Goodness  of  God. 

1  Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess ; 

Thy  goodness  we  adore ; 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare, 

In  every  golden  ray ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 

AYith  all  the  bliss  it  yields, 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly,  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen  ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy, 

Through  J  esus'  name  are  given ; 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 

115  C.  M.  50 

Gratitude. 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

GO 


PERFECTIONS. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise : 
But,  oh,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

116  L.  M.  48 

God's  Blessings  everywhere. 

1  There's  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest, 
In  pathless  wrood  or  mountain  crest, 
Nor  meaner  thing  which  does  not  share, 

0  God,  in  thy  continual  care. 

2  Each  barren  crag,  each  desert  rude, 
Holds  thee  within  its  solitude  ; 

And  thou  dost  bless  the  wanderer  there 
Who  makes  his  solitary  prayer. 

3  In  busy  mart  and  crowded  street, 
No  less  than  in  the  still  retreat, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  near,  our  souls  to  bless 
With  all  a  parent's  tenderness. 

4  And  every  moment  still  doth  bring 
Thy  blessings  on  its  loaded  wing; 
Widely  they  spread  through  earth  and  sky, 
And  last  to  all  eternity. 

117  C.  M.  63 

Our  Father. 

1  Father  of  mercies  !  God  of  Love  ! 

My  Father  and  my  God  ! 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
And  -picid  thv  praise  abroad. 

'  67 


GOD. 

2  In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  appear ; 
Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  passing  year. 

3  In  all  thy  mercies,  may  my  soul 

A  Father's  bounty  see ; 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 

4  Teach  me,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 

To  own  thy  hand,  O  God ! 
And  in  submissive  silence  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Each  bright,  each  clouded  scene, 
Give  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
Still  equal  and  serene. 

118  L.  M.  46 

Divine  Perfections. 

1  The  Lord  !  how  wondrous  are  his  ways  ! 
How  firm  his  truth  !  how  large  his  grace ! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 

And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head, 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  Ave  r?,ise. 

3  Not  half  so  far  has  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise  ! 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies : 
Or,  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 

5  His  everlasting  love  is  sure 

To  all  his  saints,  and  shall  endure ; 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hone  in  vain. 

G8 


PEBFECTIONS. 

119  S.  M.  72 

The  Mercy  of  God. 

1  My  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great, 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread  ; 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

120  C.  M.  64 

Divine  Protection. 

1  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home, — 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God ; 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, — 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;' 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 
09 


UOD. 

121  L.  M.  53 

Grateful  Praise. 

1  With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song  and  join  the  praise. 

2  To  God  I' cried,  when  troubles  rose; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

3  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  his  hand  ; 
His  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

4  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord; 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word  ; 
Not  all  the  works  and  names  below 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

122  L.  M.  53 

God's  Perfections. 

1  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  the  sinner's  hope, 

The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends : 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Through  all  eternity  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 

Unfathomed  depths  thy  judgments  are, 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains, 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  Thy  saints  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led 

To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast, 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  forever  last. 

4  The  streams  of  life  with  thee  abound ; 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day. 
Oh,  shower  thy  gifts  the  world  around, 
Thy  glorious  face  to  all  display. 


PEEFECTIONS. 

123  C.  M.  56 

Tndli  and  Goodness  of  God. 

1  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 

A  rock  that  cannot  move; 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

2  Thou  waitcst  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear, 
That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

4  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns ; 

It  stands  forever  sure  ; 
And  while  thy  truth,  O  God,  remains, 
Thy  goodness  shall  endure. 

124  C.  M.  G3 

Praise  for  God's  Goodness. 

1  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King  ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousm  — 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves, 

4  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 


GOD. 

125  S.  M.  73 

The  Mercies  of  God. 

1  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  nnthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins ; 

;Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain ; 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  croAvns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

126  S.  M.  72 

Divine  Compassion. 

1  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  every  breath  ; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

3  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower ; 
When  blasting  winds  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

4  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


PERFECTIONS. 

127  C.  M.  79 

God  protects  his  People. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 

Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

3  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love ! 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
"Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

4  Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care.     * 

128  L.  M.  48 

"  Return  unto  thy  Best,  0  my  Soul  /" 

1  Return,  my  soul,  and  sweetly  rest 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  breast ; 
The  bounties  of  his  grace  adore, 
And  count  his  wondrous  mercies  o'er. 

2  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  preserved  my  breath, 
And  snatched  my  fainting  soul  from  death  ; 
Removed  my  sorrows,  dried  my  tears, 
And  saved  me  from  surrounding  snares. 

3  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  ? 
Or  how  his  wondrous  grace  record  ? 
To  him  my  grateful  voice  I'll  raise, 
With  just  thanksgiving  to  his  praise. 

4  O  Zion,  in  thy  sacred  courts, 
Where  glory  dwells,  and  joy  resorts, 
To  notes  divine  I'll  tune  the  song, 

And  praise  shall  Mow  from  every  tongue. 


GOi>. 

129  C.  M.  71 

A  faithful  God. 

1  Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing, — 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 
Sing  of  the  glory  and  the  grace 
Of  our  Redeemer,  God. 

3  Proclaim  "  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched,  dying  men  ;" 
His  hand  inscribed  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Recorded  by  eternal  love, 

Each  promise  clearly  shines ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  hell  remove 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  His  every  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  Oh,  might  I  hear  his  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "Thou  art  mine," 
The  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

130  8s.  G2 

Our  God  forever  and  ever. 

1  This  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end, 

2  ?Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

74 


PERFECTIONS, 

131  H.  M.  GO 

Faithfulness  of  God. 
1  The  promises  I  sing, 

Which  sovereign  mercy  spoke ; 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke  : 


They  stand  secure 
And  steadfast  still 


Not  Zion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure. 


2  The  mountains  melt  away, 

When  once  the  Judge  appears, 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
That  measure  mortal  years 


But  still  the  same, 
In  radiant  lines 


The  promise  shines 
Through  all  the  flame. 


3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 
Through  my  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground, 
And  dissipate  the  spheres  : 

I  stand  serene. 


'Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene, 


Thy  word  my  rock. 


132  C  M.  55 

Holiness  of  God. 

1  Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King ; 
"  Thrice  holy  Lord,"  the  angels  cry ; 
"  Thrice  holy,"  let  us  sing. 

2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God  : 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach  ; 
A  contrite  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  noblest  form  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  i'vcr  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  arc  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  Si  e. 


GOD. 

133  7s.  61 

Thou  only  art  holy, 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

God  of  hosts,  in  heaven  adored, 
Earth  with  awe  has  heard  thy  name, 
Men  thy  majesty  proclaim. 

2  Just  and  true  are  all  thy  ways, 
Great  thy  works  above  our  praise ; 
Humbled  in  the  dust,  we  own, 
Thou  art  holy,  thou  alone. 

3  In  thy  sight,  the  angel  band 
Justly  charged  with  folly  stand ; 
Holiest  deeds  of  mortals  lie 
Meritless  before  thine  eye. 

4  How  shall  sinners  worship  thee, 
God  of  spotless  purity  ? 

To  thy  grace  all  hope  we  owe : 
Thine  own  righteousness  bestow. 

134  7s.  61 

Holiness  of  God. 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 

God  of  hosts !  when  heaven  and  earth, 
Out  of  darkness,  at  thy  word 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  thy  works  before  thee  stood, 
And  thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sung  with  sweet  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy  !  thee, 

One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit !  we, 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore  ; 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  world  by  thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here  witli  glad  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 


PERFECTIONS. 

Holy,  holy,  holy !  all 

Heaven's  triumphant  choir  shall  sin< 
While  the  ransomed  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King: 
Then  shall  saint-  and  seraphim, 
Harps  and  voices,  swell  one  hymn, 
Blending  in  sublime  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 


135  C.  P.  M.  59 

TJw  Love  of  God. 

1  My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise ; 
How  bright,  on  high,  its  glories  blaze! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  But  in  the  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravished  breast ; 
There,  love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eye, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 


136  C.  M.  55 

Herein  is  Love. 

1  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art, 
Thy  majesty  how  brighl  ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  mercy-seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light  ! 


GOD. 

2  Yet  I  may  love  thee  too,  O  Lord, 

Almighty  as  thou  art ; 
For  thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

3  No  earthly  father  loves  like  thee, 

No  mother  half  so  mild 
Bears  and  forbears,  as  thou  hast  done 
With  me,  thy  sinful  child. 

4  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art, 

Thou  everlasting  Friend ! 
On  thee  I  stay  my  trusting  heart, 
Till  faith  in  vision  end. 

137  C.  P.  M.  59 

The  Love  of  God. 

1  Oh,  wondrous  vast  surpassing  love, 
The  theme  of  heavenly  hosts  above, 

And  of  the  saints  below ! 
We  only  know  in  part  while  here; 
But  when  in  glory  we  appear, 

Then  shall  we  fully  know. 

2  It  is  a  mystery  divine 

Where  justice,  mercy,  truth,  combine 

God's  glory  to  display  ! 
His  righteousness  is  satisfied, 
Since  Christ  for  us  in  love  hath  died, 

And  borne  our  curse  away. 

3  'Midst  all  the  changing  scenes  around, 
In  this  no  change  can  e'er  be  found, 

For  God  himself  is  love. 


Though  earthly  things  shall  all  decay, 
And  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
Yet  this  shall  ne'er  remove. 

Once  loved  in  Christ,  forever  loved  ! 
God's  counselled  purpose  stands  unmoved, 

Eternally  the  same : 
And  when  we  change  this  house  of  clay, 
We  shall  throughout  eternal  day 

God's  endless  love  proclaim  ! 


PERFECTIONS. 

138  L.  M.  45 

Not  that  we  loved  God,  but  he  loved  us. 

1  Ere  earth's  foundations  yet  were  laid, 

Or  heaven's  fair  roof  was  spread  abroad  ; 
Ere  man  a  living  soul  was  made, 

Love  stirred  within  the  heart  of  God. 

2  Thy  loving  counsel  gave  to  me 

True  life  in  Christ,  thy  only  Son, 
Whom  thou  hast  made  my  way  to  thee, 
From  whom  all  grace  flows  ever  down. 

3  I  am  not  worthy,  Lord,  that  thou 

Shouldst  such  compassion  on  me  show ; 
That  he  who  made  the  world  should  bow 
To  cheer  with  love  a  wretch  so  low. 

4  Could  I  but  honor  thee  aright, 

Noble  and  sweet  my  song  should  be ; 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  learn  thy  might, 
And  what  my  God  hath  done' for  me. 

139  L.  M.  48 

God's  Love  revealed  by  Christ. 

1  O  spotless  Lamb  of  God,  in  thee 
The  Father's  holiness  we  see ; 
And  with  delight  thy  children  trace 
In  thee  his  wondrous  love  and  grace. 

2  For  thou  didst  leave  thy  throne  above, 
To  teach  us  that  our  "  God  is  love ;" 
And  now  we  see  his  glory  shine 

In  every  word  and  deed  of  thine. 

3  When  we  behold  thee,  Lamb  of  God, 
Beneath  our  sins'  tremendous  load, 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 

How  great  our  guilt,  with  grief  we  see! 

4  There  we  With  joy  thy  grace  behold, 

Its  height  and  depth  can  ne'er  he  told  ! 
It  bursts  our  chains  and  sets  us  free, 
And  sweetly  draws  <>uv  souls  t<>  thee! 


GOD. 

140  C.  M.  43 

God  is  Love. 

1  Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  raise  your  souls  above  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord 
To  sing  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove ; 
While  Christ,  th'  atoning  Lamb,  appears, 
To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Behold,  his  loving-kindness  waits 

For  those  who  from  him  rove, 
And  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them  God  is  love. 

4  Oh,  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove ; 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Shall  shout  that  God  is  love. 

141  L.  M.  57 

He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  Way. 

1  Give  thanks  to  God  ;  he  reigns  above ; 
Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love ; 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  From  age  to  age  exalt  his  name ; 
God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  same ; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

3  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps,  lest  we  stray, 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  a  heavenly  land. 

4  Oh,  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise, 

80 


PERFECTIONS. 

142  8s  &  7s.  61 

God  is  Love. 

1  God  is  love :  his  mercy  brightens 

.VII  the  path  in  which  we  rove; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Death  and  change  are  busy  ever, 

Man  decays  and  ages  move  ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove; 
From  the  gloom  his  brightness  streameth : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

143  L.  M.  4G 

GooVs  Love  seen  in  Christ 

1  O  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true  ! 
Eternal,  and  yet  ever  new  ; 
Uncomprehended  and  unbought, 
Beyond  all  knowledge  and  all  thought. 

2  We  read  thee  best  in  him  who  came 
To  bear  for  us  the  cross  of  shame ; 
Sent  by  the  Father  from  on  high, 
Our  life  to  live,  our  death  to  die. 

3  We  read  thy  power  to  bless  and  save, 
E'en  in  the  darkness  of  the  grave; 
Still  more  in  resurrection  light, 

We  read  the  fulness  of  thy  might. 

4  O  love  of  God,  our  shield  and  stay, 
Through  all  the  perils  of  our  way, 
Eternal  love,  in  thee  we  rest, 
Forever  sale,  forever  blesl  ! 

81 


GOD. 


CREATING. 


144  L.  M.  57 

The  heavens  declare  God's  Glory. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  origmal  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; — 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  though  nor  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  Divine." 


145  C.  M.  71 

The  Creation  praises  God. 

.    1  Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise, 
Thee  the  creation  sings  ; 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

'82 


CREATING. 

2  How  wide  thy  hand  hath  spread  the  sky  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Infinite  strength  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  the  world  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God, 

146  C.  31.  79 

God  the  Builder  of  all  Thing*. 

1  I  SENG  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  si  no;  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  rilled  the  earth  with  food; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

5  Creatures  that  borrow  life  from  thee 

Are  subject  to  thy  care : 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

147  L.  M.  54 

0  Lord,  my  God,  thou  art  very  great 
1  Great  is  the  Lord !  what  tongue  can  frame 
An  honor  equal  to  his  name  ? 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  w 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 


GOD. 

Vast  are  thy  works,  Almighty  Lord ; 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word  ; 
And  clouds  and  storms  and  fire  obey 
Thy  wise  and  all-controlling  sway. 

Thy  glory,  fearless  of  decline, 
Thy  glory,  Lord,  shall  ever  shine ; 
Thy  praise,  shall  still  our  breath  employ, 
Till  we  shall  rise  to  endless  joy. 


GOVERNING. 

148  H.  M.  60 

Perfections  of  God's  Government. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  ; 

His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 

Are  light  and  majesty ; 
His  glories  shine  No  mortal  eye 

With  beams  so  bright  Can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  all  the  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law ; 


And  where  his  love 
Resolves  to  bless, 


His  truth  confirms 
And  seals  the  grace. 


3  Through  all  his  ancient  works 
Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  fell  designs : 


Strong  is  his  an 
And  shall  fulfil 


His  great  decrees, 
His  sovereign  will. 


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I  love  his  name ; 
I  love  his  word 


And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name 
My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 

Join,  all  my  powers, 
And  praise  the  Lord. 
84 


GOVERNING. 

* 

149  L.  M.  54 

The  Majesty  of  Jehovah. 

1  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong ; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song  : 
His  wondrous  name  and  power  rehearse ; 
His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

2  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  sky; 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high  : 
Praise  him  aloud,  ye  sons  of  grace ; 

Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face. 

3  God  is  our  shield,  our  joy,  our  rest ; 
God  is  our  King ;  proclaim  him  blest : 
When  terrors  rise,  when  nations  faint, 
He  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

150  L.  M.  52 

Rejoice,  for  the  Lord  reigneth. 

1  The  Lord  is  King ;  lift  up  thy  voiee, 
O  earth,  and  all  ye  heavens,  rejoice  ! 
From  world  to  world  thy  joy  shall  ring, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King! 

2  The  Lord  is  King ;  child  of  the  dust, 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  is  just: 
Holy  and  true  are  all  his  ways; 

Let  every  creature  speak  his  praise. 

3  He  reigns  :  ye  saints,  exalt  your  strains  : 
Your  God  is  King,  your  Father  reigns ; 
And  he  is  at  the  Father's  side, 

The  Man  of  love,  the  Crucified. 

4  Come  make  your  wants,  your  burdens  known, 
He  will  present  them  at  the  throne; 

And  angel  bands  are  waiting  there, 
II is  messages  of  love  to  bear. 

5  Oh,  when  his  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  his  love  forsake, 
Then  may  his  children  cease  to  sing, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King! 

II  So 


GOD. 

151  L.  M.  52 

Perfections  of  God  combined  in  his  Government. 

1  Jehovah  reigns ;  his  throne  is  high ; 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty ; 

His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe ; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face ; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 

His* power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  friend? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels'  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 

152  L.  M.  52 

The  eternal  Throne  of  God. 

1  Jehovah  reigns ;  he  dwells  in  light, 
•     Girded  with  majesty  and  might ; 

The  world,  created  by  his  hands, 
Still  on  its  firm  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies ; 
Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high ! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  Forever  shall  his  throne  endure  ; 
His  promise  stands  forever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  his  grace. 

86 


GOVERNING. 

153  C.  M.  56 

Purposes  of  God  developed  by  his  Providence. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
With  blessing  on  your  head. 

3  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

4  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

5  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

154  C.  M.  63 

Benevolence  of  God's  Decrees. 

1  Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
Oh,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways  ? 

2  Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely  good  ,- 

Nor  less  when  he  denies : 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 
Be  every  wish  resigned 

87 


GOD. 

155  C.  M.  56 

God  our  Defence. 

1  No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

My  trust,  O  Lord,  in  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  sure  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  our  deliverer  art,  O  God ; 

Our  trust  is  in  thy  power ; 
Thou  art  our  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
Our  safeguard  and  our  tower. 

3  To  thee  will  we  address  our  prayer, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  owe ; 
Oh,  may  we,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  saved  from  every  foe. 

4  Then  let  Jehovah  be  adored, 

On  whom  our  hopes  depend  ; 
For  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
His  people  can  defend  ? 

156  L.  M.  46 

The  Mijsteries  of  Providence. 

1  Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways ! 
How  blind  are  we  !  how  mean  our  praise ! 
Thy  steps,  can  mortal  eyes  explore  ? 

'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore. 

2  Thy  deep  decrees  from  our  dim  sight 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night ; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye, 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 

3  Great  God,  I  would  not  ask  to  see 
What  in  my  coming  life  shall  be ; 
Enough  for  me  if  love  divine, 

At  length,  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

4  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below, 

That  Christ  be  mine;  this  great  request 
Grant,  bounteous  God,  and  I  am  blest ! 


GOVERNING. 

157  L.  M.  47 

The  Darkness  of  Providence. 

1  Lokd,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 

Th'  obscure  abyss  of  providence, 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  When  thou  dost  clothe  thine  awful  face 

In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile, 
We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 

We  sail  by  faith  and  not  by  sight ; 
Faith  guides  us,  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 

Resolves  to  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God ; 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 

158  L.  M.  58 

Submission  to  GoaVs  Decrees. 

1  Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ; 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals  ; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven  and  earth  and  air  and  seas 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees ; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confessed, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait,  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  scat ; 
And,  'midsl  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Triisl  in  a  w  ise  and  gracious  <  rod. 

ii-  R9 


GOD. 

159  C.  M.  50 

God  the  Trust  of  his  Saints. 

1  O  thou,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 

My  glory,  and  my  all ; 
Unsent  by  thee,  no  good  can  come, 
Nor  evil  can  befall. 

2  Such  are  thy  schemes  of  providence, 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 
That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee 
Through  all  this  wilderness. 

3  'Tis  thine  outstretched  and  pow'rful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way ; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassion,  O  my  God, 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due ; 
For  such  compassion  I  esteem 
Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 

160  L.  M.  58 

God  our  Refuge, 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

?>  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar ; 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God, 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

90 


GOYEKNIM 


5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

1G1  H.  M. 

God  a  sure  Protection. 

1   To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes; 
From  God  is  all  my  aid, — 
The  God  -who  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made: 


God  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly ; 


His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 


2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 


Those  wakeful  eyes 
Which  never  sleep, 


Shall  Israel  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 


3  Xo  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there : 


Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade 


To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 


4  Hast  thou  not  pledged  thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 


I'll  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die, 


Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 


CO 


162  c.  m. 

Submission  to  <>  Falher's  Rule. 

1   My  God,  my  Father, — blissful  name, — - 

Oh,  may  I  call  thee  mine? 
May  I  with  sweel  assurance  claim 


A  portion 


-f>  divine 


G4 


GOD. 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly ; 
What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul, 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye? 

3  Whatever  thy  holy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  thou  art  good  and  just  and  wise ; 
Oh,  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

4  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

Oh,  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
And  let  me  know  my  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  his  tender  care. 

163  S.  M.  72 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd. 

1  The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is ; 

I  shall  be  well  supplied : 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me,  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ;  [shade, 

Though   I   should  walk  through  death's  dark 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  sight  of  all  my  foes, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread  ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  future  days : 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
IS1  or  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 
92 


GOVERNING. 

164  C.  M.  Go 

Sovereign  Purposes  of  God. 

1  Keep  silence,  all  created  things, 

And  wait  your  Maker's  nod  ; 
My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings, 
The  honors  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree ; 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  His  providence  unfolds  a  book, 

In  which  his  counsels  shine ; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke, 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

4  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown ; 
And  there,  the  following  page  he  turns, 
And  casts  the  monarch  down. 

5  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

Oh,  may  I  find  my  name, 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

165  L.  M.   6l.  02 

Jehovah  the  Sheplierd  of  his  People. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  sofl  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

Q3 


GOD. 

Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 
Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


REDEEMING. 

186  L.  M.  54 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  Soul. 

1  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God ; 

Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad : 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace  : 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise ; 
Let  not  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot. 

3  ?Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done ; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  Let  every  land  his  power  confess ; 
Let  all  the  earth  adore  his  grace ; 

My  heart  and  tongue  with  rapture  join, 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

167       •  L.M.  51 

Praise  for  redeeming  Grace. 
1  Awake,  my  tongue ;  thy  tribute  bring 
To  him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing ; 
Praise  him  who  has  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 
94 


REDEEMING. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge  !  how  profound  ! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned! 
The  stars  lie  numbers,  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  caeh  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

4  But  in  redemption,  oh,  what  grace  ! 

Its  wonders,  oh,  what  thought  can  trace  ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright ; 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 

168  L.  M.  51 

P 'raise  for  Christ. 

1  Xow  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongue, 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, — 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name ; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

4  Oh,  may  I  reach  the  happy  place, 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face, 
His  beauties  there  may  I  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

1G9  c.  M.  71 

Triumphing  in  the  Grace  of  God, 
1  Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
And  triumph  in  my  God  ; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 
95 


GOD. 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  placed, 
And  on  the  Rock  of  Affes  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  walled  around  with  grace ; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Arise,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  voice, 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing ; 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

170  C.  M.  65 

God  the  Autfwr  of  Salvation. 

1  Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 

How  great  our  guilt  has  been : 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise, 

Forever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son. 

4  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

9(3 


REDEEMING. 

171  L.  M.  47 

The  Cross  shows  the  Love  of  God. 

1  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, 

In  glowing  letters,  "God  is  love"; 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree ; 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

2  The  cross  !  it  takes  our  guilt  away  ; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup  ; — 

3  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angel's  theme  in  heaven  above. 

172  L.  M.  47 

Sovereignty  of  God  in  Conversion. 

1  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 

Dispense  his  favors  as  he  will ; 
Choose  some  to  life,  while  others  die, 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still? 

2  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 

And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust, 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust? 

3  But,  Q  my  soul,  if  truth  so  bright 

Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey. 
And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

4  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 

And  the  whole  world  before  his  throne, 
With  joy  or  terror,  shall  confess 
The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

i  97 


CHRIST. 


CHRIST. 

173  C.  M.  81 

Altogether  lovely. 

1  To  Christ  the  Lord  let  every  tongue 

Its  noblest  tribute  bring  : 
When  he's  the  subject  of  the  song, 
Who  can  refuse  to  sing  ? 

2  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

Upon  his  awful  brow ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned ! 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

3  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Fairer  he  is  than  all  the  fair 
That  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

4  He  saAV  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

5  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 

174  L.  M.  89 

Equal  ivith  God. 

1  Bright  King  of  glory  !  dreadful  God  ! 

Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat ; 

To  thee  wre  lift  an  humble  thought, 

And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity ; 
But  who,  among  the  sons  of  light, 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee? 
98 


CHBIST. 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Then,  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  King, 

With  equal  honors  be  adored  : 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 

And  all  the  nations  own  him  Lord. 

175  7s.  97 

ImmanueL 

1  God  with  us  !  oh,  glorious  name  ! 
Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame ; 
God  and  man  in  Christ  unite — 
Oh,  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  God  with  us !  amazing  love 
Brought  him  from  his  courts  above ; 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us  !  oh,  wondrous  grace ! 
Let  us  see  him  face  to  face ; 

That  we  may  Immanuel  sing, 
As  we  ought,  our  God  and  King. 

176  L.  M.  75 

God  incarnate. 

1  Go,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet; 
See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet; 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  Xor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven,  his  full  resemblance  bears ; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

3  Oh,  let  me  climb  those  higher  Bkii 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise: 
There  he  displays  his  power  abroad, 
And  shines,  and  reigns,  th'  incarnate  God. 


CHE1ST. 

177  L.  M.  92 

A  Man  of  Sorrows. 

1  The  Lord  of  glory,  moved  by  love, 
Descends  in  mercy  from  above  ; 
And  he,  before  whom  angels  bow, 
Is  found  a  man  of  grief  below. 

2  Such  love  is  great,  too  great  for  thought ; 
Its  length  and  breadth  in  vain  are  sought ; 
No  tongue  can  tell  its  depth  and  height ; 
The  love  of  Christ  is  infinite. 

3  But  though  his  love  no  measure  knows, 
The  Saviour  to  his  people  shows 
Enough  to  give  them  joy  when  known, 
Enough  to  make  their  hearts  his  own. 

4  Constrained  by  this,  they  walk  with  him ; 
His  love  their  most  delightful  theme ; 

To  glorify  him  here,  their  aim  ; 

Their  hope,  in  heaven  to  praise  his  name. 

178  C.  M.  C7 

Christ's  Commission. 

1  Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God, 

With  new,  melodious  songs  ; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry  : 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

4  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offered  grace ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 
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CHRIST. 

179  C.  M.  81 

Unto  you  which  believe  lie  is  precious. 

1  The  Saviour!  oh,  what  endless  eharms 

Dwell  in  that  blissful  sound ! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  delight  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine 

In  rich  profusion  flow 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

3  The  mighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Descends  to  our  abode, 
AVhile  angels  view  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hail  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  How  rich  the  depths  of  love  divine ! 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

180  C  M.  81 

Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

1  Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 

And  joy  to  make  it  known, 
The  Sovereign  of  your  hearts  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

3  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain  ? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise : 
Thy  love  can  raise  our  humble  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

4  Oh,  happy  period!  glorious  day! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  their  raptured  lay, 
T<>  celebrate  thy  praise. 

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18o  C.  -M.  07 

The  Blessings  which  Christ  briny*. 

1  Joy  to  the  world;  the  Lord  is  come; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King; 

Let  e\(^rv  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  ;  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 

Let  men  their  gongs  employ; 
While  heJds  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  jo  v. 

>j  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  eomes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteous). 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

184  l     M.  67 

Object  of  Christ*  Ad- 

1  HARK,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviou*  comes, 

The  Saviour  promised  long; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes,  the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  eomes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven'-,  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thv  !>'  loved  nai 


CHKIST. 


CHRIST— BORN. 

185  C.  M.  08 

The  Watch  of  the  Shepherds. 

1  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he, — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, — 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  "  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph  ;  and  forthwith. 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Addressed  their  cheerful  song : 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin,  and  never  cease  !" 

186  8s  &  7s.  100 

The  Song  of  the  Angels. 
1  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 
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CHRIST   -BORN. 

2  Hear  thorn  tell  the  wondrous  story; 

Hear  them  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
"  Glory  in  the  highest, — glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing; 
Oh,  receive  whom  God  appointed, 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King." 

5  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  him  ; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy : 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! " 

187  lis,  12s  &  10s.  73 

Hosanna  to  the  King. 

1  Ziox,  the  marvelous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  his  birth  ! 
The  brightest  of  angels  in  glory  excelling, 

He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns  upon  earth. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings  !  exultingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs  !  Messiah  is  King. 

2  Tell  howr  he  cometh  from  nation  to  nation, 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo  round, 
How  free  to  the  sinner  he  offers  salvation, 

Plow  his  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crowned. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings  !  exultingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs!  Messiah  is  King! 

3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing, 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and  the  skies. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings!   exultingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs]  Messiah  is  King! 
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CHRIST. 

188  7s.  105 

Christ  Welcomed. 

1  Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
<l  Glory  to  the  new-born  King ! 

Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild  ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  See,  he  lays  his  glory  by ; 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

3  Hail,  the  holy  Prince  of  peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

4  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 

Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  ! " 

189  C.  M.  80 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles. 

1  The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
And  him  shall  all  the  earth  obey, 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

3  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Porevermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

4  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread , 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
His  throne  shall  justice  guard  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 
106 


CHRIST— BORN. 

190  L.  M.  70 

Praise  to  Christ. 

1  On,  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing, 
And  raise  hosannas  to  our  King, 
Till  living  song,  from  loving  souls, 

Like  sound  of  mighty  waters  rolls. 

2  O  holy  Child,  thy  manger  streams 

Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams, 
Till  midnight  noon's  broad  light  has  won, 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

3  Thou  patriarchs'  joy,  thou  prophets'  song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-spring  looked  for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  man,  incarnate  Word, 

Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord  ! 

4  Come,  Jesus,  glorious,  heavenly  Guest, 
Make  thine  own  temple  in  our  breast, 
Then  David's  harp-strings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  jubilee  of  song. 

191  8s  &  7s.  106 

Object  of  Christ's  Coming. 

1  Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free : 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us ; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation  ; 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child, — vet  God  our  King. — 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

107 


CHRIST. 

192  C.  M.  96 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

1  Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 

With  mild,  benignant  ray, 

The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 

Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo  !  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  his  abode  ; 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  God. 

3  Oh,  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads ; 

The  gracious  call  obey, 
Be  rugged  wilds  or  flowery  meads 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  Oh,  gladly  tread  the  narrow7  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given  : 
Who  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

193  lis  &  10s.  96 

The  Infant  Saviour. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold,  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 

Low  lies  his  bed  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Eden  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

•  4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation  : 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

108 


CHRIST— BOEN. 

194:  L.  M.  75 

The  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  All  praise  to  thee,  eternal  Lord  ! 
Clothed  in  a  garb  of  flesh  and  blood  : 

Choosing  a  manger  for  thy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  are  thine  alone. 

2  A  little  child,  thou  art  our  guest, 
That  weary  ones  in  thee  may  rest ; 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  thy  birth, 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

3  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night, 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, — 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  divine, 
Like  thine  own  angels  round  thee  shine. 

4  All  this  for  us  thy  love  hath  done ; 
By  this  to  thee  our  love  is  won  : 
For  this  we  tune  our  cheerful  lays, 
And  shout  our  thanks  in  ceaseless  praise. 

195  L.  M.  75 

Blessed  are  our  Eyes,  for  they  see. 

1  All  glory,  worship,  thanks,  and  praise, 
That  thou  art  come  in  these,  our  days  • 
Thou  heavenly  guest,  expected  long, 
We  hail  thee  with  a  joyful  song. 

2  For  thee,  since  first  the  world  was  made, 
Men's  hearts  have  waited,  watched,  and  prayed  : 
Prophets  and  patriarchs,  year  by  year, 

Have  longed  to  see  thy  light  appear. 

3  Thou  art  our  Head  :  then,  Lord,  of  thee 
True,  living  members  we  will  be  ; 

And,  in  the  strength  thy  grace  shall  give, 
Will  live  as  thou  wouldst  have  us  live 

4  As  each  short  year  goes  quickly  round. 
Our  hallelujahs  shall  resound; 

And,  when  we  reckon  years  no  more, 
May  we  in  heaven  thy  name  adore. 
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CHRIST. 

196  L.  M.  88 

Object  of  Christ's  Advent 

1  Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear ; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word  ; 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 


CHRIST— LIVING. 

197  L.  M.  70 

The  Cry  of  the  Forerunner. 

1  On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh : 
Come,  then,  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 

2  Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin, 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within ! 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3  For  thou  art  our  salvation,  Lord, 
Our  refuge,  and  our  great  reward ; 
Without  thy  grace  our  souls  must  fade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 

4  Stretch  forth  thy  hand,  to  health  restore, 
And  make  us  rise,  to  fall  no  more : 
Once  more  upon  thy  people  shine, 

And  fill  the  world  with  love  divine. 

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CHHIST— LIVING. 

198  C.  M.  84 

Christ's  Meekness. 

1  What  grace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 

Around  thy  steps  below  ; 
What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe ! 

2  For ,  ever  on  thy  burdened  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung ; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
Escaped  thy  silent  tongue. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  Oh,  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  thee ! 

Like  thee,  O  Lord,  to  grieve 

Far  more  for  others'  sins  than  all 

The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 

199  C.  M.  82 

Learning  of  thee. 

1  O  Lord,  when  we  the  path  retrace 

Which  thou  on  earth  hast  trod ; 
To  man  thy  wondrous  love  and  grace, 

Thy  faithfulness  to  Go*3  ; 
Thy  love,  by  man  so  sorely  tried, 

Proved  stronger  than  the  grave ; 
The  very  spear  that  pierced  thy  side, 

Drew  forth  the  blood  to  save. 

2  O  Lord,  with  sorrow  and  with  shame, 

Before  thee  we  confess 
How  little  we,  who  bear  thy  name, 

Thy  mind,  thy  ways  express. 
Give  us  thy  meek,  thy  lowly  mind  : 

We  would  obedienl  be ; 
And  all  our  rest  and  pleasure  find 

In  learning,  Lord,  of  thee. 
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CHRIST, 

200  0.  M.  44 

The  Man  of  Sorrows. 
1  A  pilgrim  through  fchis  lonely  world, 
The  blessed  Saviour  passed  ; 
A  mourner  all  his  life  was  he. 


A  dying  lamb  at  last. 


2  That  tender  heart  which  felt  for  all, 

For  us  its  life-blood  gave ; 
It  found  on  earth  no  resting-place, 
Save  only  in  .the  grave. 

3  Such  was  our  Lord  ;  and  shall  we  fear 

The  cross  with  all  its  scorn  ? 
Or  love  a  faithless,  evil  world, 
That  wreathed  his  brow  with  thorn? 

4  No:  facing  all  its  frowns  or  smiles, 

Like  him,  obedient  still, 
Wo  homeward  press,  through  storm  or  calm, 

To  /ion's  blessed  hill. 

201  C.  M.  82 

When  he  shall  appear  we  shall  be  like  him. 

1  On!  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay, 

Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode ; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Emmanuel  trod. 

2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear; 

This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep; 
These;  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear; 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep. 

3  But  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 

Shall  link  as,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Nor  always  in  the  tear  and  groan 
Shall  the  dear  kindred  be. 

4  We  shall  be  reckoned  for  thine  own, 

Because  thy  heaven  we  share  ; 

Because  we  sing  around  thy  throne, 

And  thy  bright  raiment  wear. 

112 


CUBIST— LIVING. 

202  L.  .M.  70 

Christ  our  Example. 

1  How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine, 
Thai  in  thy  meekness  used  to  shine ; 
Thai  lit  thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 

In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Oh,  who  like  thee,  so  calm,  so  bright, 

■  made  to  live  in  light — 
Oh,  who  like  thee  did  ever 
9    patient  through  a  world  of  \\  i 

0  Oh,  who  like  thee  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men,  before? 
So  meek,  forgiving,  godlike,  high, 

glorious  in  humility '! 

■\  i  )h,  in  thy  light  be  mine  to  go, 
Illuming  all  my  way  of  woe ; 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 
To  trace  thy  footsteps,  Son  of  God. 

203  i,  M.  w 

}■'(,! 'lowing  the  Example  of  Christ. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 

J  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  ; 

lint  in  thy  life  the  law  appeal'-, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 

Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 

Such  love  and  m<<  kness  so  divine, 

J  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

1   Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
A mong  the  follower-  of  i he  Lamb. 


CHRIST. 

204  L.  M.  6l.  85 

The  Sympathy  of  Jesus. 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who  not  in  vain 
Experienced  every  human  pain  : 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do; 
Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  power 
Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while; 

Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And,  oh,  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

205  C.  M.  44 

Imitation  of  Christ  in  Self-denial. 

1  We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod  ; 

We  bear  the  cross  he  bore ; 
And  every  thorn  that  wounds  our  feet 
His  temples  pierced  before. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'crflow, 

And  oft  are  bathed  in  tears; 
Yet  naught  but  heaven  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  naught  but  sin  our  fears. 
114 


CHRIST— LIVING. 

3  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 
Refining  as  we  run  ; 
And  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 

206  C.  M.  44 

Imitation  of  Christ. 

1  In  duties  and  in  suffering  too, 

Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace ; 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Father's  will  { 
Oh,  may  that  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Unsullied  meekness,  truth,  and  love 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine; 
Oh,  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

207  L.  M.  69 

The  Transfiguration. 

1  On,  wondrous  type !  oh,  vision  fair 
Of  glory  that  the  church  shall  share, 
Which  Christ  upon  the  mountain  shows, 
Where  brighter  than  the  sun  he  glows ! 

2  From  age  to  age  the  tale  declare, 
How  with  the  three  disciples  there,    - 
Where  Moses  and  Elias  meet, 

The  Lord  holds  converse  high  and  sweet. 

3  The  Law  and  Prophets  there  have  place, 
Two  chosen  witnesses  of  grace; 

The  Father's  voice,  from  out  the  cloud, 
Proclaims  his  only  Son  aloud. 

4  With  shining  face  and  bright  array, 
Chrisl  deigns  to  manifest  to-day 
What  glory  shall  be  theirs  above 
Who  joy  in  God  with  perfect  love. 

115 


CHRIST. 

208  C.  M.  84 

Miracles  of  Christ. 

1  And  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend, 

When  veiled  in  human  clay, 
To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away  ? 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  cause  the  blind  to  see? 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear,  oh,  hear, 
Have  mercy,  too,  on  me. 

3  And  diclst  thou  pity  mortal  woe, 

And  sight  and  health  restore  ? 

Oh,  pity,  Lord,  and  save  my  soul, 

Which  needs  thy  mercy  more. 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise, 

Wnen  sinking  in  the  wave? 
I  perish,  Lord  ;  oh,  save  my  soul ; 
For  thou  alone  canst  save. 

209  L.  M.  92 

It  is  I;  be  not  afraid. 

1  When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form, 
Hushed  with  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents,  Jesus  said, 

"  Lo,  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

2  So,  when  in  silence  nature  sleeps, 
And  his  lone  watch  the  mourner  keeps, 
One  thought  shall  every  pang  remove, 
Trust,  feeble  man,  thy  Maker's  love. 

3  God  calms  the  tumult  and  the  storm ; 
He  rules  the  seraph  and  the  worm ; 
No  creature  is  by  him  forgot 

Of  those  who  know  or  know  him  not. 

4  And  when  the  last  dread  hour  shall  come, 
While  trembling  Nature  waits  her  doom, 
This  voice  shall  wake  the  pious  dead, 

"Lo,  it  is  I;  be  not  afraid." 

JIG 


•      CHRIST-LIVING. 

210  C.  M.  85 

Christ  with  us. 

1  Oh,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea  ? 

Oh,  where  is  he  that  spake, 

And  demons  from  their  victims  flee, 
The  dead  their  slumbers  break  ? 

2  The  palsied  rise  in  freedom  strong, 

The  dumb  men  talk  and  sing, 
And  from  blind  eves,  benighted  long, 
Bright  beams  of  morning  spring. 

3  Oh,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea? 

My  soul,  the  Lord  is  here, 
Let  all  thy  fears  be  hushed  in  thee: 
To  leap,  to  look,  to  hear, 

4  Be  thine:  thy  needs  he'll  satisfy; 

Art  thou  diseased  or  dumb, 
Or  dost  thou  in  thy  hunger  cry? 
"I  come/'  saith  Christ,  "I  come!" 

211  8s  &  7s.  106 
Cry  of  Bartimeus. 

1  "Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of  David/' 

Thus  blind  Bartimeus  prayed, 
"Others  by  the  word  are  saved, 
Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid." 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him, 

But  he  called  the  louder  still, 
Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him 
"Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

3  "Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  mine  eves  behold  the  day  !" 
Straight  lie  saw  and,  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

4  Oh,  methinks  T  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around, 
"Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found!" 
117 


CIIK1ST.  • 

212  L.  M.  57 

Christ's  Entry  into  Jerusalem. 

1  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry : 
O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  thy  road 

With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strewed. 

2  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die : 

O  Christ,  thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  : 
The  Father  on  his  sapphire  throne 
Awaits  his  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die ; 
Bow  thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  thy  power,  and  reign. 

213  L.  M.  76 

The  Entry  into  Jerusalem. 

1  What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains, 
Which  echo  thus  from  Salem's  plains  ? 
What  anthems  loud,  and  louder  still, 
So  sweetly  sound  from  Zion's  hill  ? 

2  Lo  !  'tis  an  infant  chorus  sings 
Hosanna  to  the  King  of  kings : 

The  Saviour  comes ;  and  babes  proclaim 
Salvation,  sent  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  Messiah's  name  shall  joy  impart 
Alike  to  Jew  and  Gentile  heart : 
He  bled  for  us,  he  bled  for  you, 
And  we  will  sing  hosanna  too. 

4  Proclaim  hosannas  loud  and  clear ; 
See  David's  Son  and  Lord  appear; 
All  praise  on  earth  to  him  be  given, 
And  glory  shout  through  highest  heaven. 

118 


»    CHEIST— LIVING. 

214  8.  M.  73 

Prayer  for  Likeness  to  Christ. 

1  Thou  art,  O  Christ,  the  way : 

Thyself  reveal  to  me  ; 
And  let  me  humbly,  day  by  day, 
Live,  move,  and  walk  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  divine : 

Its  fulness  may  I  see ; 
Believe,  and  find  the  promise  mine, — 
"The  Truth  shall  make  you  free." 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  of  God  ; 

By  thee  the  dying  live  : 
In  me  diffuse  thyself  abroad, 
And  life  eternal  give. 

4  Thus,  by  thyself,  the  Way, 

I  to  the  Father  come ; 
Led  by  the  Truth,  I  cannot  stray ; 
The  Life  and  I  are  one. 

215  C.  M.  98 

TJie  true  and  living  Way. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way, — to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee  : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth, — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life, — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life- 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 
119 


CHRIST. 


CHRIST— DYING. 

216  L.  M.  101 

Christ  in  GetJtsemane. 

1  'Tis  midnight ;  and  on  Olive's  brow 

The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone ; 
?Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden,  now, 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight ;  and,  from  all  removed, 

The  Saviour  wrestles  lone  with  fears ; 
E'en  that  disciple  whom  he  loved 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 

The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight ;  and  from  ether  plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know ; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

217  8s  &  6.  102 

Gethsemane. 

1  Beyond  "where  Kedron's  waters  flow, 
Behold  the  suffering  Saviour  go 

To  sad  Gethsemane ; 
His  countenance  is  all  divine, 
Yet  grief  appears  in  every  line. 

2  He  bows  beneath  the  sins  of  men ; 
He  cries  to  God,  and  cries  again, 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 
He  lifts  his  mournful  eyes  above, 
"My  Father,  can  this  cup  remove?" 
120 


CHRIST— DYING. 

3  With  gentle  resignation  still, 
lie  yielded  to  his  Father's  will, 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 

"Behold  me  here,  thine  only  Son  ; 
And,  Father,  let  thy  will  be  done." 

4  The  Father  heard ;  and  angels,  there, 
Sustained  the  Son  of  God  in  prayer 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 
He  drank  the  dreadful  cup  of  pain, 
Then  rose  to  life  and  joy  again. 

5  When  storms  of  sorrow  round  us  sweep, 
And  scenes  of  anguish  make  us  weep, 

To  sad  Gethsemane 
We'll  look,  and  see  the  Saviour  there, 
And  humbly  bow,  like  him,  in  prayer. 

218  C.  M.  83 

The  Agony  of  the  Garden. 

Dauk  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground 

On  which  the  Lord  was  laid  ; 
His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down; 

In  agony  he  prayed  : 

2 "Father,  remove  this  bitter  cup, 
If  such  thy  sacred  will ; 
If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up, 
Thy  pleasure  I  fulfil." 

3  Go  to  the  garden,  sinner  :  see 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow; 
The  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee ; 
For  thee  he  lies  so  low. 

4  Then  learn  of  him  the  cross  to  bear ; 

Thy  Father's  will  obey; 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray. 
l  121 


CHRIST. 

219  7s.  6l.  102 

Christ  our  Example  in  Suffering. 

1  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  temptation's  power ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see  ; 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour : 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Oh,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb ; 

There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 
"It  is  finished,"  hear  him  cry; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

220  L.  M.  101 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 

With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love ; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  ii>  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world,  he  dies ; 

Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ; 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound ; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found ; 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 
122 


/ 
CHRIST— DYING. 

L.  M.  101 

Looking  unto  Jesns. 

1  Saviour,  I  think  upon  that  hour, 

When  thou,  the  Shepherd  of  the  flock, 
The  Prince  of  peace,  the  Lord  of  power, 
Wert  the  priests'  scorn,  the  soldiers'  mock. 

2  And  bleeding  from  the  Roman  rod, 

And  scoffed  at  by  the  heartless  Jew, 
I  hear  thee  plead  for  them  to  God, — 
"  Father,  they  know  not  what  they  do." 

3  And  then  I  lift  my  trembling  eyes 

To  that  bright  seat,  where,  placed  on  high, 
The  great,  the  atoning  sacrifice, 
For  me,  for  all,  is  ever  nigh. 

4  Be  thou  my  guard  on  peril's  brink ; 

Be  thou  my  guide  through  weal  or  woe ; 
And  teach  me  of  thy  cup  to  drink ; 
And  make  me  in  thy  path  to  go. 

222  7s  &  6s.  Ill 

Sin  wounding  Jesus. 

1  My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour, 

How  sad  on  thee  they  fall ! 
Seen  through  thy  gentle  patience, 
I  tenfold  feel  them  all. 

2  I  know  they  are  forgiven, 

But  still  their  pain  to  me 
Is  all  the  grief  and  anguish 
They  laid,  my  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour, — 

Their  guilt  I  never  knew, 
Till  with  thee  in  the  desert 
I  near  thy  passion  drew ; 

4  Till  with  thee  in  the  garden 

I  heard  thy  pleading  prayer, 

And  saw  the  sweat-drops  bloody 
That  told  thy  sorrows  there. 
123 


CHRIST. 

223  C.  M.  86 

Humiliation  of  Christ, 

1  And  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 

The  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust, 
That  guilty  man  might  rise  ? 

2  Yes,  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 

His  radiant  throne  on  high, — 
Surprising  mercy !  love  unknown  ! — 
To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die. 

3  He  took  the  dying  traitor's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead ; 
For  sinful  man, — oh,  wondrous  grace ! — 
For  sinful  man  he  bled. 

4  O  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thine  atoning  blood  ! 
By  this  are  sinners  saved  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

224  s.  m.  103 

Christ  on  the  Cross. 

1  Behold  th'  amazing  sight, 

The  Saviour  lifted  high ; 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony. 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 

Why  did  he  feel  that  painful  smart, 

And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  us  he  hung  and  bled, 

For  us  in  torture  died ; 
'Twas  love  that  bowed  his  fainting  head, 
And  oped  his  gushing  side. 

4  I  see,  and  I  adore 

In  sympathy  of  love  ; 
I  feel  the  strong,  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 
124 


CHRIST— DYING. 

5  In  thee  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  thy  griefs  alone, 
But  from  the  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  thy  triumphant  throne. 

225  7s&6s.  Ill 

My  Saviour. 

1  O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded  ! 

"With  grief  and  shame  bowed  down ; 
O  sacred  brow,  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown  ! 
Once  on  a  throne  of  glory, 

Adorned  with  light  divine, 
Now  all  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  On  me,  as  thou  art  dying, 

Oh,  turn  thy  pitying  eye  ! 
To  thee  for  mercy  crying 

Before  thy  cross  I  lie. 
Thine,  thine  the  bitter  passion, 

Thy  pain  is  all  for  me ; 
Mine,  mine  the  deep  transgression, 

My  sins  are  all  on  thee. 

3  What  language  can  I  borrow 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  this  dying  sorrow, 

Of  all  my  woes  the  end? 
Oh,  can  I  leave  thee  ever  ? 

Then  do  not  thou  leave  me : 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  to  thee. 

226  c.  m.  60 

Of  whom  I  am  chief. 

1  T  ski-:  the  crowd  in  Pilate's  hall, 
I  mark  their  wrathful  mien; 
Their  shouts  of  "crucify"  appal, 
With  blasphemy  between. 

l"  I2j 


CUEIST. 

2  And  of  that  shouting  multitude 

I  feel  that  I  am  one ; 
And  in  that  din  of  voices  rude 
I  recognize  my  own. 

3  I  see  the  scourges  tear  his  back, 

I  see  the  piercing  crown, 
And  of  that  crowd  who  smite  and  mock, 
I  feel  that  I  am  one. 

4  'Twas  I  that  shed  the  sacred  blood ; 
I  nailed  him  to  the  tree; 
I  crucified  the  Christ  of  God, 
I  joined  the  mockery. 

5  Yet  not  the  less  that  blood  avails 
To  cleanse  away  my  sin  : 
And  not  the  less  that  cross  prevails 
To  give  me  peace  within. 


227  L.  M.  87 

Sufferings  of  Christ. 

1  Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
Behold,  the  rising  billows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  • 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Atoned  for  sins  that  we  had  done. 

3  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honors  of  thy  law  restored ; 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

4  Oh,  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live : 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 

126 


CHRIST— DYING. 

228  C.  M.  83 

He  gave  himself  for  me. 

1  Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  Meed? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

AVhile  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears, 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tie  all  that  I  can  do. 

229  s.  m.  103 

Christ  gives  his  Life  for  the  Sheep. 

1  Like  sheep  we  went  astray, 

And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head  ! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace. 

When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke! 
His  lif<-  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 
[27 


CHRIST. 

230  L.  M.  88 

A  dying  Saviour. 

1  Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies ; 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise ; 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Descends  the  sacred,  crimson  tide. 

2  And  didst  thou  bleed? — for  sinners  bleed? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No ;  he  withdrew  his  cheering  ray, 
And  darkness  veiled  the  mourning  day. 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  mercy  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Unmoved  by  either  love  or  pain  ? 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

231  C.  M.  86 

It  is  finished. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Upon  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee ! 

2  "  My  God,"  he  cries  ;  all  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend, 
The  gate  of  death  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  "  'Tis  finished ;  now  the  ransom's  paid  ! 

Receive  my  soul ! "  he  cries  : 

Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head, 

He  bows  his  head  and  dies ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  tyrant  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine; 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine? 
128 


CHRIST— DYING. 

232  C.  M.  G6 

Christ's  great  Love. 

1  How  condescending  and  how  kind 

Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne ; 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 

3  This  was  compassion,  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

4  Xow,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great ; 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  let  his  saints  forget. 

233  7s.  109 

Sufficiency  of  Grace  in  Christ. 

1  Weeping  saint,  no  longer  mourn ; 
Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne ; 
Jesus,  best  of  friends,  for  thee, 
Numbered  with  transgressors,  see  ! 

2  He  the  wine-press  trod  alone ; 
Hear  the  Man  of  sorrows  groan  ; 

Mocked  and  bruised,  and  crowned  with  thorns, 
He  his  Father's  absence  mourns. 

3  All  thy  sins,  when  Jesus  bled, 

Met  on  his  devoted  head  ; 
All  thy  hope  on  Jesus  place  ; 
Plead  his  promise,  trust  his  grace. 

4  At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay; 
Christ  shall  smile  thy  fears  away; 
He  thy  guill  and  sorrow*  bore; 
Weeping  saint,  lament  no  more. 

129 


CHRIST. 

234  C.  M.  82 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

1  Behold  what  pity  touched  the  heart 

Of  God's  eternal  Son ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

2  His  living  power  and  dying  love 

Redeemed  unhappy  men, 
And  raised  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

3  To  thee,  O  Lord,  our  noblest  powers 

We  joyfully  resign ; 
Blest  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

235  L.  M.  99 

The  Grace  of  God  in  Christ. 

1  Nature  with  open  volume  stands, 

To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad ; 
And  every  labor  of  his  hands 

Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn, 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

Where  truth  and  mercy  strangely  join 
To  pierce  his  Son  with  keenest  smart, 
And  make  the  purchased  pleasures  mine. 

4  Oh,  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  God,  the  Saviour,  loved  and  died  ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 


& 


I  would  forever  speak  his  name, 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown, 

With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 
130 


CHRIST— DYING. 

23G  8s,  7s  &  4.  107 

The  Voice  from  Calvary. 

1  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See!  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky: 
"It  is  finished!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished  !"    Oh,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord : 
"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs; 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

237  L.  M.  87 

Christ  expiring  upon  the  Cross. 

1  "'Tis  finished  !" — so  the  Saviour  cried, 

And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died  : 
"  'Tis  finished  !" — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  "'Tis  finished!" — this  his  dying  groan 

Shall  sins  of  deepest  hue  atone, 

And  millions  be  redeemed  from  death 

By  Jesus'  last,  expiring  breath. 

3  "'Tis  finished!" — Heaven  is  reconciled, 

And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled  ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

4  "'Tis  finished  !"— let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
"'Tis  finished  !" — let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  <>f  the  skies. 
131 


CHRIST. 

238  7s.  no 

It  is  finished. 

1  "  It  is  finished !"  shall  we  raise 

Songs  of  sorrow,  or  of  praise? 
Mourn  to  see  the  Saviour  die, 
Or  proclaim  his  victory  ? 

2  If  of  Calvary  we  tell, 

How  can  songs  of  triumph  swell? 
If  of  man  redeemed  from  woe, 
How  shall  notes  of  mourning  flow  ? 

3  Ours  the  guilt  which  pierced  his  side ; 
Ours  the  sin  for  which  he  died ; 

But  the  blood  which  flowed  that  day 
AVashed  our  sin  and  guilt  away. 

4  Lamb  of  God  !  thy  death  hath  given 
Pardon,  peace,  and  hope  of  heaven : 

"  It  is  finished  !"  let  us  raise 
Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise. 

239  H.  M.  94 

The  efficacious  Fountain. 

1  Feom  thy  dear,  pierced  side, 

Unspotted  Lamb  of  God, 
Came  forth  a  mingled  stream 
Of  water  and  of  blood : 
My  sinful  soul  Till  every  stain 

There  I  would  lay,  Is  washed  away. 

2  'Tis  from  this  sacred  spring 

A  sovereign  virtue  flows, 
To  heal  my  painful  wounds, 

And  cure  my  deadly  woes 
Here,  then,  I'll  bathe, 
And  bathe  again, 

3  A  fountain  'tis,  unsealed, 

Divinely  rich  and  free, 
Open  for  all  who  come, 
And  open,  too,  for  me : 


Till  not  a  wound 
Or  woe  remain. 


To  this  pure  fount 
AYill  I  repair 

132 


Come,  sinners,  come, 
There's  mercy  there. 


CnEIST— DYING. 

210  C.  M.  83 

He  died  for  me. 

1  O  Jesus  !  sweet  the  tears  I  shed, 

While  at  thy  cross  I  kneel, 
Gaze  at  thy  wounded,  fainting  head, 
And  all  thy  sorrows  feel. 

2  My  heart  dissolves  to  see  thee  bleed, 

This  heart  so  hard  before  ; 
I  hear  thee  for  the  guilty  plead, 
And  grief  o'erflows  the  more. 

3  I  know  this  cleansing  blood  of  thine 

Was  shed,  dear  Lord,  for  me, — 
For  me,  for  all, — oh,  grace  divine! — 
Who  look  by  faith  on  thee. 

4  O  Christ  of  God  !  O  spotless  Lamb ! 

By  love  my  soul  is  drawn ; 
Henceforth,  forever  thine  I  am ; 
Here  life  and  peace  are  born. 

241  7s  &  6s.  in 

Gazing  on  Christ's  Suffering. 

1  O  Christ  !  what  consolation 

Doth  in  our  hearts  take  place, 
When  we  thy  toil  and  passion 
Can  joyfully  retrace. 

2  Ah  !  should  we,  while  thus  musing 

On  our  Redeemer's  cross, 
E'en  life  itself  be  losing, 

Great  gain  would  be  that  loss. 

3  We  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned, 

O  Jesus !  friend  in  need, 
For  what  thy  soul  sustained, 
When  thou  for  us  didst  bleed. 

4  Grant  us  to  lean  unshaken 

Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  to  glory  taken 

We  see  Mice  face  to  fire. 
M  133 


CHRIST. 

CHRIST— RISING. 

242  L.  M.  88 

0  Death,  where  is  thy  Sting  f 

1  He  dies  ! — the  Friend  of  sinners  dies ; 

Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree : 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ! 
But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see, — 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again  ! 

3  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Break  oif  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  Death  in  chains. 

5  Say,  "  Live  forever,  glorious  King ; 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save !" 
Then  ask,  "  O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 
And  where  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  Grave  ?" 

243  7s.  104 

Sing,  0  Heavens. 

1  Sing,  O  heavens  !    O  earth,  rejoice ! 
Angel  harp  and  human  voice, 
Round  him,  as  he  rises,  raise 
Your  ascending  Saviour's  praise. 

2  Bruised  is  the  serpent's  head, 
Hell  is  vanquished,  Death  is  dead, 
And  to  Christ,  gone  up  on  high, 
Captive  is  Captivity. 

3  All  his  work  and  warfare  done, 
He  into  his  heaven  is  gone, 
And  beside  his  Father's  throne, 
Now  is  pleading  for  his  own. 

134 


CHRIST— BISING. 

24:4:  7s.  105 

Praise  for  the  Resurrection. 

1  Angels,  roll  the  rock  away; 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey; 
See !  he  rises  from  the  tomb, — 
Rises  with  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour  ;  seraphs,  raise 
Your  triumphant  shouts  of  praise; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy  inspiring  sound. 

3  Lift,.ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes; 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise ; 
Hosts  of  augels  on  the  road 
Hail  and  sing  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs, 
Praise  him  with  your  golden  lyres ; 
Praise  him  in  your  noblest  songs; 
Praise  him  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 

245  H.  M.  93 

Captivity  led  Captive. 

1  The  happy  morn  is  come : 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave, 
The  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 

Omnipotent  to  save : 
Captivity  is  captive  led ; 
For  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

2  Who  now  accuseth  them, 

For  whom  their  Ransom  died? 
Who  now  shall  those  condemn 

Whom  God  hath  justified? 
Captivity  is  captive  led  ; 
For  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

3  Christ  hath  the  ransom  paid; 

The  glorious  work  is  done; 
On  him  our  help  is  laid, 
By  him  our  victory  won  : 
Captivity  is  captive  led  ; 
For  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 
135 


CUEIST. 

246  C.  M.  85 

The  Resurrection  Morning. 

1  Blest  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays 

Beheld  our  rising  God, 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

2  A  silent  prisoner  in  the  tomb 

The  great  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God,  in  vain ; 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

247  7s.  104 

The  Conqueror  of  Death. 

1  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day ; 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say : 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and,  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won : 
Lo  !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 
Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell  : 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  head  : 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise: 
Uurs  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

136 


CHRIST— RISING. 

248  S.  M.  78 

He  rose  for  our  Justification. 

1  To-day  the  Saviour  rose, 

Our  Jesus  left  the  dead, 
He  conquered  our  malignant  foes, 
And  Satan  captive  led. 

2  He  left  his  glorious  throne, 

To  make  our  peace  with  God  ; 
Blessings  forever  on  his  name, 
He  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

3  For  us  his  life  he  paid, 

For  us  the  law  fulfilled ; 
On  hi  in  our  load  of  guilt  was  laid  ; 
We  by  his  stripes  are  healed. 

4  Ye  saints,  adore  his  name, 

Who  hath  such  mercy  shown  ; 
Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
And  make  his  praises  known. 

249  C.  M.  44 

For  our  Sakes. 

1  Thou,  Lord  of  all,  on  earth  hast  dwelt, 

Rejected  and  unknown ; 
What  bitter  grief  thy  heart  hath  felt, 
Endured  by  thee  alone ! 

2  Thou  on  the  cross  didst  suffer,  too, 

More  than  man's  eye  could  see; 
For  then  the  wrath  that  was  our  due 
Was  poured,  O  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  But  thou  art  risen,  and  now  we  know 

That  thou,  in  heaven  above, 
For  all  God's  children  here  below 
Dost  feel  a  brother's  love. 

4  Oh,  may  we  ever  look  to  thee 

For  needed  grace  and  strength, 
Till  we  thy  face  in  glory  see, 
A  nd  reign  with  thee  at  Length. 
m2  137 


CHRIST. 

250  10s,  lis  &  12s.  73 

Death  conquered  and  his  Captives  rescued. 

1  Peaise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  save ; 
Immanuel  has  triumphed  o'er  Death  and  the  Grave ; 
Sing,  for  the  door  of  the  dungeon  is  open, 
The  Captive  came  forth  at  the  dawn  of  the  day. 
How  vain  the  precautions  !  the  signet  is  broken  ; 
The  watchmen  in  terror  have  fled  far  away, 

Praise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  save, 

Immanuel  has  triumphed  o'er  Death  and  the  Grave. 

2  Praise  the  Redeemer ;  oh,  tell  of  his  love  ! 
In  pity  to  mortals  he  came  from  above. 
Who  shall  rebuild  for  the  tyrant  his  prison  ? 
The  sceptre  lies  broken  that  fell  from  his  hands. 
His  dominion  is  ended ;  the  Lord  has  arisen, 
The  helpless  shall  soon  be  released  from  their  bands. 
Praise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  save, 
Immanuel  has  triumphed  o'er  Death  and  the  Grave. 

251  C.  P.  M.  59 

The  Reviving  of  Jesus. 

1  Oh,  joyful  day  !  oh,  glorious  hour  ! 
When  Jesus,  by  almighty  power, 

Revived  and  left  the  grave ; 
In  all  his  works  behold  him  great, 
Before,  almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  now  to  save. 

2  The  first  begotten  from  the  dead, 
He's  risen  now,  his  people's  head, 

And  thus  our  life's  secure ; 
What  though  this  earthly  house  should  fail, 
Almighty  power  will  yet  prevail, 

Our  resurrection's  sure. 

3  Ye  ransomed,  let  your  praise  resound, 
And  in  your  Master's  work  abound, 

His  blessed  work  of  love : 
Be  sure  your  labor's  not  in  vain, 
For  we  with  Jesus  soon  shall  reign, 

With  Jesus  dwell  above. 


CIIKIST— KISIXU. 

252  C.  M.  74 

The  Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 

1  Hosaxxa  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 

Who  clothed  himself  in  clay, 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Now  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down  ; 
Now  Jesus  fills  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

3  Eaise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  blest  abode  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

4  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise  ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  ImmanuePs  praise. 

253  7s.  97 

Mary  at  the  Saviour's  Tomb. 

1  Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb 

Hasted  at  the  early  dawn ; 
Spice  she  brought,  and  sweet  perfume, 
But  the  Lord  she  loved  had  gone. 

2  For  awhile  she  lingering  stood, 

Filled  with  sorrow  and  surprise, 
Trembling,  while  a  crystal  flood 
Issued  from  her  weeping  eyes. 

3  But  her  sorrows  quickly  fled 

When  she  heard  his  welcome  voice : 
Christ  had  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
Xow  he  bids  her  heart  rejoice. 

4  What  a  change  his  word  can  make, 

Turning  darkness  info  day  ! 
Ye  who  weep  for  Jesus'  Bake, 
lie  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 
139 


CHRIST. 

254  C.  M.  68 

The  joyful  Tidings. 

1  "The  Lord  is  risen/' — oh,  what  joy 

These  blessed  tidings  give  ! 

He  died,  our  enemies  to  destroy  : 

He  lives ;  we  therefore  live. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen/' — death  and  sin 

And  hell  all  conquered  are : 
He's  gone  the  holiest  within 
Our  mansion  to  prepare. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  risen/' — risen  too 

With  him  from  sin  and  death, 
Let  us  the  heavenly  things  pursue, 
And  die  to  all  beneath. 

4  Our  place  is  with  him  on  the  throne, 

There,  with  the  Lord  we  love ; 
As  strangers  here  ourselves  we  own, 
Our  hearts,  our  home  above. 

255  L.  M.  69 

A  living  Saviour. 

1  The  Saviour  lives,  no  more  to  die ; 
He  lives,  the  Lord  enthroned  on  high ; 
He  lives,  triumphant  o'er  the  grave ; 
He  lives,  eternally  to  save. 

2  He  lives,  to  still  his  servants'  fears ; 
He  lives,  to  wipe  away  their  tears ; 
He  lives,  their  mansions  to  prepare ; 
He  lives,  to  bring  them  safely  there. 

3  Ye  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears ; 
Dismiss  your  gloomy  doubts  and  fears ; 
With  cheerful  hope  your  hearts  revive, 
For  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  yet  alive. 

4  His  saints  he  loves,  and  never  leaves; 
The  contrite  sinner  he  receives  : 
Abundant  grace  will  he  afford, 

Till  all  an1  present  with  ihc  Lord. 
no 


CHRIST— RISING. 

256  7s  &  8s.  95 

Behold,  I  am  alive  for  evermore. 

1  Jesus  lives  ! — henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal ; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 

2  Jesus  lives  ! — for  us  he  died  ; 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 

3  Jesus  lives  ! — our  hearts  know  well, 

Naught  from  us  his  love  shall  sever ; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 
Tear  us  from  his  keeping  ever. 

4  Jesus  lives  ! — to  him  the  throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given : 
May  we  go  where  he  is  gone, 

Rest  and  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

257  S.  M.  77 

Redemption  completed, 

1  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  f9 

He  lives  to  die  no  more ; 
He  lives  the  sinners'  cause  to  plead, 
Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ;" 

Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey ; 
With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  f 

Attending  angels  hear; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

4  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs. 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 
Ill 


CUEIST. 


CHRIST— ASCENDING. 

258  L.  M.  75 

Glories  attending  Christ's  Ascension. 

1  Lokd,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots,  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious,  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  he  pronounced  his  holy  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  all  the  rebel  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives  led. 

4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  his  promised  Spirit  clown, 
Writh  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

259  H.  M.  93 

Christ  praised  for  Redemption. 

1  Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 

And  feel  his  quickening  power, 
Unite,  with  one  accord, 

His  goodness  to  adore  : 
To  heaven  and  earth  aloud  proclaim 
Your  great  Redeemer's  glorious  name. 

2  He  left  his  throne  above, 

His  glory  laid  aside, 
Came  down  on  wings  of  love, 
And  wept  and  bled  and  died : 
The  pangs  he  bore  what  tongue  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell  ? 
142 


CHRIST— ASCENDING. 

3  He  burst  the  grave  ;  lie  rose 

Victorious  from  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  vanquished  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led: 
Up  through  the  heavens  the  Conqueror  rode, 
Triumphant  to  the  throne  of  God. 

4  Soon  he  again  will  come, — 

His  chariot  will  not  stay, — 
To  take  his  children  home 
To  realms  of  endless  day : 
There  shall  we  see  him  face  to  face, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  his  grace. 


260  L.  M.  105 

Christ's  Ascension. 

1  O  Saviour,  who  for  man  hasfc  trod 
The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ascend  and  claim  again  on  high 
Thy  glory  left  for  us  to  die. 

2  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  thy  feet ; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  thee  sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

3  The  angel  host  enraptured  waits ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates ! 

O  God  and  Man,  the  Father's  throne 
Is  now,  for  evermore,  thine  own ! 

4  Our  great  High  Priest  and  Shepherd,  thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now, 

To  offer  there  thy  precious  blood, 
Once  poured  on  earth  a  cleansing  flood. 

5  O  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  thy  dear  care 
Thy  lowly  members  heavenward  bear; 
Be  ours  with  thee  to  suffer  pain, 
"With  thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 

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CHRIST. 

261  C.  M.  G8 

Let  all  the  Earth  praise  Christ 

1  Oh,  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

To  God,  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high ; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Speak  forth  his  praise  with  awe  profound ; 

Let  knowledge  guide  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound, 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

262  7s.  104 

The  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

1  Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise 
To  his  throne  above  the  skies ; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

2  Lo !  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives, 
Yet  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves ; 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

3  Still  for  us  he  intercedes, 

His  prevailing  death  he  pleads, 
Near  himself  prepares  our  place, 
Great  Forerunner  of  our  race. 

4  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Seeking  thee  above  the  skies. 

141 


CHKIST— INTERCEDING. 


CHRIST— INTERCEDING. 

263  L.  M.  91 

Faithfulness. 

1  He  lives  !  he  lives  !  and  sits  above, 
Forever  interceding  there ; 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

2  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Shall  famine,  sword,  or  nakedness? 

He  who  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 

3  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power ; 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour: 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope ; 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

264:  '         H.  M.  94 

A  great  High  Priest  in  the  Heavens. 

1  Th'  atoning  work  is  done, 

The  victim's  blood  is  shed, 
And  Jesus  now  is  gone 

His  people's  cause  to  plead  : 
He  stands  in  heaven,  their  great  High  Priest, 
And  bears  their  names  upon  his  breast. 

2  No  temple  made  with  hands 

His  place  of  service  is ; 
In  heaven  itself  he  stands, 

A  heavenly  priesthood  his  : 
In  him  the  shadows  of  the  law 
Are  all  fulfilled,  and  now  withdraw. 

3  And  though  awhile  he  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
His  people  look  to  see 

Their  great  High  Priest  again  : 
In  brightest  glory  he  will  come; 
And  take  his  waiting  people  home. 
N  145 


CHRIST. 

265  L.  M.  99 

Peace  and  Hope  through  Christ's  Intercession. 

1  He  lives  !  the  great  Redeemer  lives  ! 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  ! 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
He  pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  armed  with  frowns,  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  dark,  despairing  thoughts ; 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise  ; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend, 
On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend ; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 

For  thou  dost  plead,  and  must  prevail. 

266  7s,  8s  &  7s.  108 

Jesus,  my  Hope  and  Trust. 

1  Jesus  lives,  and  so  shall  I ; 

Death,  thy  sting  is  gone  forever : 
He  who  deigned  for  me  to  die, 

Lives  the  bands  of  death  to  sever, 
He  shall  raise  me  with  the  just : 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

2  Jesus  lives,  and  God  extends 

Grace  to  each  returning  sinner ; 
Rebels  he  receives  as  friends, 

And  exalts  to  highest  honor. 
God  is  true  as  he  is  just ; 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

3  Jesus  lives,  and  death  is  now 

But  my  entrance  into  glory. 
Courage,  then,  my  soul,  for  thou 

Hast  a  crown  of  life  before  thee; 
Thou  shalt  find  thy  hopes  were  just: 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 
140 


CHRIST— INTERCEDING. 

267  C.  M.  74 

High  Priest. 

1  Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 

Our  great  High  Priest  above, 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care 
And  sympathizing  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  heaven's  exalted  throne, 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  hosts  of  light, 
With  matchless  honors  crowned, 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  be  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  hi>s  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
"When  gems  and  monuments  and  crowns 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour,  on  our  breasts 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 

268  L.  M.  91 

Advocate. 

1  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands ; 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 
With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

2  He  sweetens  every  humble  groan, 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

3  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 

With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
"My  Father,  God,"  with  joy  divine. 

117 


CHRIST. 

269  C.  M.  96 

Christ  a  merciful  High  Priest. 

1  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High  Priest  above  : 
His  heart  is  full  of  tenderness ; 
His  bosom  glows  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 


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270  C.  M.  80 

A  Name  above  every  Name. 

1  Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name 

What  glories  meet  our  eyes  ! 
Thou  art  the  seraph's  lofty  theme, 
The  wonder  of  the  skies. 

2  Well  might  the  heavens  with  wonder  view, 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine ; 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine. 

3  And  didst  thou,  Saviour,  leave  the  sky, 

To  sink  beneath  our  woes  ? 
Didst  thou  descend  to  bleed  and  die 
For  thy  rebellious  foes  ? 

4  Oh,  may  our  willing  hearts  confess 

Thy  sweet,  thy  gentle  sway ; 
Glad  captives  of  thy  matchless  grace, 
Thy  righteous  rule  obey. 

143 


CHEIST— REIGNING. 

CHRIST— KEIGNING. 

271  C.  M.  68 

Christ's  Coronation, 

1  All  hail' the  power  of  Jesus'  name, 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Oh  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

272  S.  M.  78 

Hail  to  the  King. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  him  who  died  for  thee  ; 
And  hail  him  as  thy  matchless  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2  Crown  him,  the  Lord  of  peace, 

Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways, 
From  pole  to  pole,  that  wars  may  cease, 
Absorbed  in  prayer  and  praise. 

3  His  reign  shall  know  no  end  ; 

And  round  his  pierced  feet 

Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 

Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

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CHRIST. 

273  C.  M.  98 

The  Lamb  on  the  Throne. 

1  Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 

Amid  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odor  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head  ! 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

274  L.  M.  90 

Blessing  and  Honor  to  the  Lamb. 

1  What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 

To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  life  that  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
He  wears  a  crown  without  a  thorn. 

4  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  ! 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say  "Amen." 
150 


CHRIST— REIGNING. 

275  S.  M.  77 

Song  of  Motes  and  the  Lamb. 

1  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing,  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing ; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 


In  Christ,  the  eternal  Kin 


4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, — 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come ;" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5  There  shall  our  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

276  8s  &  7s.  100 

Jesus  exalted  to  the  Throne. 

1  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  ue  (<>  give. 

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CHRIST. 

277  L.  M.  69 

Deity,  Humiliation,  and  Exaltation  of  Christ. 

1  Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 

To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  : 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 
And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  those  bright  robes  he  wore  above : 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

3  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death', 

Th'  almighty  Captive  prisoner  lay; 
Th'  almighty  Captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

4  Among  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 

Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns : 
His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 

278  H.  M.  95 

Christ  a  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

1  Join  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

Or  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean  Too  mean  to  set 

To  speak  his  worth,  The  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  our  God, 

Our  tongues  shall  bless  thy  name; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came, 
The  joyful  news  Of  hell  subdued, 

Of  sins  forgiven,  And  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  shed  his  blood  and  died ; 
Our  guilty  conscience  needs 
No  sacrifice  beside : 


His  precious  blood 
Did  once  atone, 


And  now  it  pleads 
Before  the  throne. 


102 


CHRIST— REIGNING. 

O  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Our  Conqueror  and  our  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace,  we  sing. 


Thine  is  the  power ; 

Oh,  make  us  sit 


In  willing  bonds 
Beneath  thy  feet. 


279  C.  P.  M.  59 

The  Exalt  a  Hon  of  Jesus. 

1  O  blessed  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God, 
AYho  hast  redeemed  us  with  thy  blood, 

From  sin  and  death  and  shame  ; 
With  joy  and  praise  thy  people  see 
The  crown  of  glory  worn  by  thee, 

And  worthy  thee  proclaim. 

2  Exalted  by  the  Father's  love, 

All  thrones  and  powers  and  names  above, 

In  earth  below  or  heaven : 
Wisdom  and  riches,  power  divine, 
Blessing  and  honor,  Lord,  are  thine, 

All  things  to  thee  are  given. 

3  Head  of  the  church,  thou  sittest  there, 
Thy  bride  shall  all  thy  glory  share : 

Thy  fulness,  Lord,  is  ours ; 
Our  life  thou  art,  thy  grace  sustains, 
Thy  strength  in  us  the  vict'ry  gains 
O'er  sin  and  Satan's  powers. 

280  c.  M.  80 

One  Song  in  Heaven  and  Earth. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels'  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2 "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 
"To  be  exalted  thus:" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 
153 


CHRIST. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air  and  earth  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thy  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

281  8s  &  7s.  100 

Christ  enthroned  and  worshipped. 

1  Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices ; 

Jesus  reigns, the  God  of  love; 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  : 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth : 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever  ; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  : 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own ; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing ; 

Bring,  oh,  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away : 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 
154 


CHEIST— REIGNING. 

282  7s.  104 

A  victorious  Saviour. 

1  Crowns  of  glory  ever  bright 

Rest  upon  the  Conqueror's  head ; 
Crowns  of  glory  are  his  right, — 
His,  "  who  liveth  and  was  dead/' 

2  He  subdued  the  powers  of  hell ; 

In  the  fight  he  stood  alone : 
All  his  foes  before  him  fell, 
By  his  single  arm  o'erthrown. 

3  His  the  battle,  his  the  toil ; 

His  the  honors  of  the  day ; 
His  the  glory  and  the  spoil  : 
Jesus  bears  them  all  away. 

4  Now  proclaim  his  deeds  afar ; 

Fill  the  world  with  his  renown : 
His  alone  the  victor's  car ; 
His  the  everlasting  crown. 

283  L.  M.  89 

An  ancient  Hymn  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  O  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord, 
Saviour  of  all  who  trust  thy  word, 
To  them  who  seek  thee  ever  near, 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  thine  ear. 

2  In  thy  dear  cross  a  grace  is  found, — 

It  flows  from  every  streaming  wound, — 
Whose  power  our  inbred  sin  controls, 
Breaks  the  firm  bond,  and  frees  our  souls. 

3  When  thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  thee ; 
When  thou  didst  there  yield  up  thy  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

4  Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqueror,  never  more  to  die, 
Us  by  thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end. 

'  1 55 


CHRIST. 

284  8s,  7s  &  4.  107 

Coronation  of  the  King  of  Kings. 

1  Look,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious, 

See  the  Man  of  sorrows  now ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 

Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow : 
Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  him ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 

While  the  heavenly  concave  rings : 
Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  him, 

Own  his  title,  praise  his  name  : 
Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark  !  those  loud  triumphant  chords  ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station ; 

Oh,  what  joy  the  sight  affords  ! 
Crown  him,  crown  him, 
King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords. 

285  L.  M.  92 

All  for  us. 

1  Oh,  love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high  ! 
It  fills  the  heart  with  ecstasy, 

That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake. 

2  For  us  he  was  baptized,  and  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hungered  sore ; 
For  us  temptation  sharp  he  knew ; 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 

136 


CHRIST— EEIGNING. 

3  For  us  he  prayed,  for  us  he  taught, 
For  us  his  daily  works  he  wrought, 
By  words  and  signs  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking,  not  himself,  but  us. 

4  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed, 
Scourged,  mocked,  in  purple  robe  arrayed 
He  bore  the  shameful  cross  and  death ; 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  his  breath. 

5  For  us  he  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  he  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  he  sent  his  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 


286  S.  M.  78 

"  The  Lord  is  King." 

1  The  Lord  our  God  is  King ; 

His  rule,  his  name  is  love : 

Let  earth  with  hallelujahs  ring, 

And  heaven  respond  above ! 

2  His  counsels  he  may  keep 

Hidden  from  mortal  sight ; 
His  ends  may  be  a  soundless  deep ; 
But  all  he  wills  is  right. 

3  Never  shall  wrong  prevail, 

Whate'er  his  foes  may  do ; 
His  word  is  given,  and  shall  not  fail ; 
For  all  he  saith  is  true. 

4  Dread  storms  may  mark  his  path  ; 

Darkness  may  o'er  it  brood ; 
The  round  world  shake  as  with  his  wrath  ; 
But  all  he  doth  is  good. 

5  Then  sing,  the  Lord  is  King; 

Sing,  for  his  name  is  love; 
Let  earth  with  hallelujahs  ring, 
And  heaven  respond  above. 
0  '    157 


THE  HOLY  SPIEIT. 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

287  L.  M.  90 

The  Spirit  enlightening  and  renewing. 

1  Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess 

And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  i 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Our  wild,  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice  : 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

288  S.  M.  72 

The  Guidance  of  the  Spirit 

1  'Tis  God  the  Spirit  leads 

In  paths  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

158 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

289  C.  M.  84 

Sovereignty  of  the  Spirit. 

1  The  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind, 

Blows  when  and  where  he  please ; 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel 
The  soul-enlivening  breeze ! 

2  He  moulds  the  carnal  mind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh, 
And  plants  his  grace  within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

Applies  redeeming  blood, 
Bids  both  our  guilt  and  fear  remove, 
And  brings  us  home  to  God. 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead,  benighted  soul 

With  light  and  life  and  joy; 
None  can  thy  mighty  power  control, 
Or  shall  thy  work  destroy. 

290  C  M.  55 

Regeneration  by  the  Spirit. 

1  Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace, 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  their  loDg  sleep  of  death  ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  iix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

109 


THE   HOLY    SPIRIT. 

291  C.  M.  66 

Dependence  upon  the  Spirit. 

1  How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 

Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tis  thine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise, 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes ; 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live ; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh,  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine ; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

292  8s  &  7s.  106 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Holy  source  of  consolation, 

Light  and  life  thy  grace  imparts  ; 
Visit  us  in  thy  compassion  ; 

Guide  our  minds  and  fill  our  hearts. 

2  Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Thou  canst  bring  us  from  above ; 
Lord,  we  ask  that  heavenly  treasure, 
Wisdom,  holiness,  and  love. 

3  Dwell  within  us,  blessed  Spirit ; 

AVhere  thou  art  no  ill  can  come ; 
Bless  us  now,  through  Jesus'  merit ; 
Reign  in  every  heart  and  home. 
1(50 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

293  L.  M.  87 

The  Spirit  entreated  not  to  depart. 

1  Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

Though  I  have  done  thee  sueh  despite ; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 

Xor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved, 

3  Yet,  oh,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honor  of  my  great  High  Priest ; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  My  weary  soul,  O  God,  release ; 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand ; 
Oh,  guide  me  into  perfect  peace, 

And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

294  s.  m.  103 

The  Holy  Ghost  is  here. 

1  The  Holy  Ghost  is  here, 

Where  saints  in  prayer  agree, 
As  Jesus'  parting  gift  he's  near 
Each  pleading  company. 

2  He  dwells  within  our  soul, 

An  ever  welcome  guest : 
He  reigns  with  absolute  control, 
As  monarch  in  the  breast. 

3  Our  bodies  are  his  shrine, 

And  he  th'  indwelling  Lord  ! 
All  hail,  thou  Comforter  divine, 
Be  evermore  adored. 

4  Obedient  to  thy  will, 

We  wait  to  feel  thy  power, 
O  Lord  of  life,  our  hopes  fulfil, 
And  bio-  this  hallowed  hour ! 
o*  161 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 

295  L.  M.  90 

Prayer  for  enlightening  Grace. 

1  Come,  blessed  Spirit,  Source  of  light, 

Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  words  reveal ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way ; 
Make  me  delight  to  do  thy  will. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  wonders  of  redeeming  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 

And  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  these  dubious  paths  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad ; 
Oh,  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

296  7s.  109 

Witness  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove ; 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me ; 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God ; 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

162 


THE   HOLY   SPIKIT. 

297  C.  M.  43 

Spirit  of  Holiness. 

1  Spirit  of  holiness,  descend; 

Thy  people  wait  for  thee; 
Thine  ear,  in  kind  compassion,  lend ; 
Let  ns  thy  mercy  see. 

2  Behold,  thy  weary  churches  wait 

With  wishful,  longing  eyes; 
Let  us  no  more  lie  desolate; 
Oh,  bid  thy  light  arise. 

3  Thy  light,  that  on  our  souls  hath  shone, 

Leads  us  in  hope  to  thee ; 
Let  us  not  feel  its  rays  alone, 
Alone  thy  people  be. 

4  Oh,  bring  our  dearest  friends  to  God ; 

Remember  those  we  love; 
Fit  them  on  earth  for  thine  abode ; 
Fit  them  for  joys  above. 

5  Spirit  of  holiness,  'tis  thine 

To  hear  our  feeble  prayer ; 
Come,  for  we  wait  thy  power  divine, 
Let  us  thy  mercy  share. 

298  s.  m.  103 

Sanctifying  Power. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

With  energy  divine, 
And  on  this  poor,  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  Melt,  melt  this  frozen  heart; 

This  stubborn  will  subdue ; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

3  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise; 
And  unto  thee  will  1  devoir 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 
163 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

299  C.  M.  86 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  !  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs ; 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate, 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

300  L.  M.  91 

Our  Guardian  and  Guide. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide ; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 
And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way; 
Nor  let  us  from  liis  pastures  stray. 

164 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share, 
Fulness  of  joy  forever  there. 


301  H.  M.  95 

Pleading  the  Promise  of  the  Spirit. 

1  O  thou  that  hearest  prayer, 

Attend  our  humble  cry, 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thv  blessing  from  on  high: 
"We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply, — 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  thou ; 

We,  children  of  thy  grace  : 
Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place : 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

4  Oh,  may  that  sacred  fire, 

Descending  from  above, 
Our  languid  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love : 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  grovelling  souls  to  rise. 

5  And  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord, 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  thy  won!  ; 
Till  heathen  land-  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  cast  their  idol  gods  away. 
165 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

,       302  7&  109 

Breathings  after  the  Spirit. 

1  Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away ; 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart : 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne ; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

303  g.  M.  77 

Sanctifying  Power. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come ; 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  praise  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  thee. 
166 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

304  L.  M.  91 

Come  and  dwell  in  us. 

1  Come,  O  Creator,  Spirit  blest, 
And  in  our  souls  take  up  thy  rest : 
Come,  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
To  fill  the  hearts  which  thou  hast  made. 

2  Great  Comforter,  to  thee  we  cry  : 
O  highest  gift  of  God  most  high, 
O  fount  of  life,  O  fire  of  love, 
And  sweet  anointing  from  above. 

3  Kindle  our  senses  from  above, 

And  make  our  hearts  overflow  with  love; 
With  patience  firm,  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

4  Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us  thy  true  peace  instead ; 
So  shall  we  not,  with  thee  for  guide, 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 

305  7s.  no 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high, 
Bend  o'er  us  a  pitying  eye; 
Now  refresh  the  drooping  heart ; 
Bid  the  power  of  sin  depart. 

2  Light  up  every  dark  recess 
Of  our  hearts'  ungodliness ; 
Show  us  every  devious  way 
Where  our  steps  have  gone  astray. 

3  Teach  us,  with  repentant  grief, 
Humbly  to  implore  relief; 
Then  the  Saviour's  blood  reveal, 
And  our  broken  spirits  heal. 

4  May  we  daily  grow  in  grace, 
And  pursue  the  heavenly  race, 

Trained  in  wisdom,  led  by  love, 
Till  we  reach  our  pest  above. 

if,: 


TRINITY. 


TKINITY. 


306  8s,  7s  &  4.  107 

Glory  to  the  Trinity. 

1  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father, 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One ; 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run ! 

2  Glory  be  to  him  who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain ; 
Glory  be  to  him  who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  him  to  reign ; 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

3  "Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal ! " 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings; 

"  Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion  ! " 

Thus  its  praise  creation  brings  ; 

Glory,  glory,  ^ 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings ! 

307  H.  M.  93 

Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

1  We  give  immortal  praise 

For  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above  : 


He  sent  his  own 
Eternal  Son 


To  die  for  sins 
That  we  had  done. 


2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 
From  everlasting  woe 


And  now  he  lives, 


And  now  he  reigns,  Of  all  his  pains. 


3 

And  sees  the  fruit 


168 


TRINITY. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live: 


And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 


His  work  completes 
The  great  design, 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honors  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 

The  great  and  glorious  One  : 


Where  reason  fails, 
With  all  her  powers, 


There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores. 


308  7s.  97 

Honor  to  God's  Name. 

1  To  the  name  of  God  on  high, 
God  of  might  and  majesty, 

God  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea, 
Blessing,  praise,  and  glory  be. 

2  To  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 
Son  of  God,  inearnate  Word, 
Christ,  by  whom  all  things  were  made, 
Be  an  endless  honor  paid. 

3  To  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Equal  praise  eternally, 
With  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
One  in  name,  in  glory  one. 

4  This,  the  song  of  ages  past, 
Song  that  shall  forever  last; 
Let  the  ages  yet  to  be 

Join  the  joyful  melody. 

309  6s  &  4s.  108 

The  Presence  of  the  Trinity  desired. 
1  Come,  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise : 
Father,  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  o'er  us, 

Ancient  of  day.- 


s. 
169 


TRINITY. 

2  Come,  tliou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
And  give  thy  word  success : 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

310  L.  M.  76 

Praise  to  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  Praises  to  him  whose  love  has  given, 
In  Christ  his  Son,  the  Life  of  heaven ; 
"Who  for  our  darkness  gives  us  light, 
And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

2  Praises  to  him,  in  grace  who  came, 
To  bear  our  woe  and  sin  and  shame ; 
Who  lived  to  die,  who  died  to  rise, 
The  God-accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Praises  to  him  who  sheds  abroad 
Within  our  hearts  the  love  of  God, — 
The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace, 
Fountain  of  joy  and  holiness. 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 
Our  hands  we  lift,  our  knees  we  bow ; 
To  Jah- Jehovah  thus  we  raise 

The  sinner's  endless  song  of  praise. 
170 


TRINITY. 

311  L.  M.  70 

Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

1  Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 

To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  All  praise  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 

From  whose  dear,  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
The  fount  of  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise, 

Who,  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe, 
Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 

That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 

Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

312  L.  31.  89 

Prayer  to  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 

To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  Father,  Spirit.  Son, 
Eternal  Godhead,  three  in  one, — 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  US  extend. 

171 


313 


TRINITY. 

H.  M.  94 

"Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty." 
1  O  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Creation's  sovereign  King, 
Thy  majesty  adored, 

Let  all  thy  creatures  sing 


Who  wast,  and  art 
And  art  to  be 


Nor  time  shall  see 
Thy  sway  depart. 

2  Great  are  thy  works  of  praise, 

O  God  of  boundless  might ; 
And  just  and  true  thy  ways, 

Thou  King  of  saints  in  light. 
Let  all  above,  Conspire  to  show 

And  all  below  Thy  power  and  love. 

3  Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  Lord, 

And  magnify  thy  name? 
Thy  judgments  sent  abroad 
Thy  holiness  proclaim : 


Nations  shall  throng 
From  every  shore, 


And  thee  adore, 
In  holy  song. 


314  7s.  no 

Prayer  to  the  Triune  God. 

1  Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry, 

Holy  Saviour,  bend  thine  ear ; 
Holy  Spirit,  come  thou  nigh ; 
Father,  Saviour,  Spirit,  hear. 

2  Father,  save  me  from  my  sin  ; 

Saviour,  I  thy  mercy  crave ; 
Gracious  Spirit,  make  me  clean  ; 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save. 

3  Father,  let  me  taste  thy  love ; 

Saviour,  fill  my  soul  with  peace ; 
Spirit,  come  my  heart  to  move ; 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  bless. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit — thou 

One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 
All  thy  grace  within  me  now ; 
Be  my  Portion  and  my  God. 
172 


MAN— LOST. 


MAN 


LOST. 

315  C.  M.  115 

Sense  of  Depravity. 

1  Great  King  of  glory  and  of  grace, 

We  own  with  1  nimble  shame, 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race, 
And  our  first  lather's  name. 

2  We  live  estranged,  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 

3  And  can  such  rebels  be  restored? 

Such  natures  made  divine  ? 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 
And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 

4  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high, 

\Vho  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh, 

©  0  0/ 

And  turn  his  foes  to  friend-. 

316  L.  M.  118 

Shapen  in  Iniquity. 

1  Lord,  I  am  vile, — conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
(  lorrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  set  grow  op  for  death  j 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart; 

]>u  i  in  evi  v\  pa 

p3  173 


MAN. 

3  O  Lord,  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 
"  My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

4  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone : 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
No  human  power  could  cleanse  me  so. 

5  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease : 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

317  8.  M.  179 

None  righteous. 

1  Ah  !  how  shall  fallen  man  ■ 

Be  just  before  his  God  ? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict,  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 
A  just  excuse  devise? 

3  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place ; 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

4  Ah !  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None,  none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

318  S.  M.  116 

Man's  State  by  Nature. 
1  How  heavy  is  the  night 

That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light, 
O'er  our  dark  souls  arise. 
174 


LOST. 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  Heaven  ; 
But,  in  his  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways : 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cruel  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways 

To  bring  us  near  to  God, 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

319  C.  M.  168 

The  Sinner  alive  without  the  Law. 

1  Loed,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dread ! 
I  was  alive  without  tne  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  I  with  terror  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load ; 

My  sins  revived  again  : 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save; 

Oh,  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  -lave. 


MAN. 

£20  C.  M.  135 

Self -righteousness  renounced. 

1  Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  silent  bow, 

Without  a  murmuring  word  ; 
Let  all  the  race  of  man  confess 
Their  guilt  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now  ; 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 

Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 

That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

321  L.  M.  175 

Lost  without  Christ. 

1  Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night 
We  lie,  till  Christ  restores  the  light, 
Till  he  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears ; 
Then  we  aAvake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

3  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns 
And  binds  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains ; 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

4  Poor,  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 

Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 
176 


WARNED  AXD  ENTBEATED. 

322  C.  P.  M.  206 

Necessity  of  Regeneration. 

1  Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  sink  in  endless  woe/7 

2  Amazed  I  stood,  but  could  not  tell 
Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell, 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near ; 
I  strove,  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain : 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again'7 
Still  sounded  in  my  ear. 

3  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head ; 

I  no  relief  could  find  : 
This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain  ; 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again77 
O'er  whelmed  my  tortured  mind. 

4  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  of  Xaz'reth  passed  that  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move : 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 


WARNED    AND    ENTREATED. 

323  L.  M.  121 

Vn  ion  of  Pleas. 

1  Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 

That  life  which  God7s  compassion  .-pares; 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot? 
177 


MAK. 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
i              Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love  ? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain? 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  impart; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart ; 
Nor  let  us  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  thy  compassion  spares. 

324  7s.  187 

The  Sinner  pointed  to  the  Judgment. 

1  When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled, 

When  the  death-shades  o'er  thee  spread, 
When  is  finished  thy  career, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

2  When  the  world  has  passed  away, 
When  draws  near  the  judgment  day, 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound, 
Say,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 

3  When  the  Judge  descends  in  light, 
Clothed  in  majesty  and  might, 
When  the  wicked  quail  with  fear, 
Where,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

4  What  shall  soothe  thy  bursting  heart, 
When  the  saints  and  thou  must  part  ? 
When  the  good  with  joy  are  crowned, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 

5  While  the  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Quickly  to  the  Saviour  fly : 
Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer; 
Then  in  heaven  shalt  thou  appear. 

178 


W  A  R  N  E I  >   A  X I )   E  N  T I J  E  A  T  E  D. 

325  C.  M.  134 

Anticipations  of  the  Judgment. 

1  When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
Oh,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  terror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
Oh,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

4  But  there's  forgiveness,  Lord,  with  thee ; 

Thy  nature  is  benign  ; 
Thy  pardoning  mercy  I  implore, 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  thine. 

326  L.  M.  117 

Eternity  anticipated. 

1  Eteenity  is  just  at  hand  ; 

And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away? 

2  Eternity!  tremendous  sound  ! 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound ; 
But,  oh,  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents,  how  divine  ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer, 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  pardon  sealed,  my  peace  with  God. 

4  Search,  Lord,  oh,  search  my  Inmost  heart, 
And  light  and  hope  and  joy  impart; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  i'vvc, 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

179 


MAN. 

327  L.  M.  120 

Expostulation  with  the  Sinner. 

1  O  sinner,  why  so  thoughtless  grown  ? 

Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown ; 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  "Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 

Urged  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams  ? 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 

And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 

And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
Forever  telling,  yet  untold. 

328  s.  m.  116 

Life  and  Death. 

1  Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found, — 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh : 
?Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun ; 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

180 


WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 

329  7s.  191 

Pleading  with  the  Sinner. 

1  Sinners,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why ; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

2  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why. 
"Will  ye  not  in  him  believe? 

He  has  died  that  ye  might  live. 

3  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why. 
Often  with  you  has  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love. 

4  Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

0  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 

330  6s  &  4s.  194 

The  Call  to-day. 

1  To-day  the  Saviour  calls ; 

Ye  wanderers,  come ; 
Oh,  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  : 

Oh,  hear  him  now ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  : 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day  : 

Yield  to  his  power; 
Oh,  grieve  him  not  away: 
?Tis  mercy's  hour. 
q  "     181 


MAN. 

331  7s.  187 

Important  Questions. 

1  Sinner,  what  hast  thou  to  show 
Like  the  joys  believers  know  ? 
Is  thy  path,  of  fading  flowers, 
Half  so  bright,  so  sweet,  as  ours  ? 

2  Doth  a  skilful,  healing  friend 
On  thy  daily  path  attend, 

And,  where  thorns  and  stings  abound, 
Shed  a  balm  on  every  wound  ? 

3  When  the  tempest  rolls  on  high, 
Hast  thou  still  a  refuge  nigh  ? 
Can,  oh,  ean  thy  dying  breath 
Summon  one  more  strong  than  death  ? 

4  Canst  thou,  in  that  awful  day, 
Fearless  tread  the  gloomy  way, 
Plead  a  glorious  ransom  given, 
Burst  from  earth,  and  soar  to  heaven  ? 

332  7s.   6l.  133 

Who  is  it  that  smote  thee  f 

1  Heart  of  stone,  relent,  relent ; 

Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued ; 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent, 

Covered  with  a  gore  of  blood ; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done? 
Crucified  th'  eternal  Son. 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there, 
Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Plunged  into  his  side  the  spear, 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain  ? 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue  ? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again? 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew  ? 
No  ;  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part ; 
Break,  oh,  break,  my  bleeding  heart. 
182 


WABNED  AND  ENTREATED. 

333  8s,  7s  &  4.  222 

Sinners  entreated. 

1  Sinners,  will  yon  scorn  the  message 

Sent  in  mercy  from  above? 
Every  sentence,  oh,  how  tender ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love: 

Listen  to  it ; 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim  : 
"Pardon  to  each  rebel  sinner; 

Free  forgiveness  in  his  name :" 
How  important ! 
"Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succor  ; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears ; 
And,  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears; 

Tender  heralds, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  Who  hath  our  report  believed? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardon 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

Can  you  slight  it, 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

334  c.  m.  igi 

Exhortation  to  Repentance. 

1  "Repent!"  the  voice  celestial  cries; 

No  longer  dare  delay : 
The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eve  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 
His  heralds  now  arc  sent  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 
183 


MAN. 

j  3  0  sinners,  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess ; 
Embrace  the  offered  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Bow  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar ; 
His  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  yields  to  justice  there. 

5  Amazing  love,  that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolong  our  days  ! 
Our  hearts,  subdued  by  goodness,  fall, 
And  weep  and  love  and  praise. 

335  S.  M.  139 

Do  not  delay. 

1  And  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight 

The  call  of  love  divine? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast, 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed  ? 

3  To-day  a  pardoning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray ; 
To-day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But  grace  so  dearly  bought 

If  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 
Thy  fearful  doom,  with  sorrow  fraught, 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

336  C  M.  199 

The  Gospel  Invitation. 
1  Come,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 
Oh,  come  without  delay; 
For  there  is  room  in  Jesus'  breast 
For  all  who  will  obey. 

184 


WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 

2  There's  room  in  God's  eternal  love 

To  save  thy  precious  soul ; 
Room  in  the  Spirit's  grace  above 
To  heal  and  make  thee  whole. 

3  There's  room  within  the  church,  redeemed 

With  blood  of  Christ  divine ; 
Room  in  the  white-robed  throng,  convened, 
For  that  dear  soul  of  thine. 

4  There's  room  in  heaven  among  the  choir, 

And  harps  and  crowns  of  gold, 

And  glorious  palms  of  victory  there, 

And  joys  that  ne'er  were  told. 

5  There's  room  around  thy  Father's  board 

For  thee  and  thousands  more ; 
Oh,  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord ; 
Yea,  come  this  very  hour. 

337  L.  M.  121 

Sinners  invited  to  immediate  Repentance. 

1  While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given ; 
But  soon,  ah,  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  a  way, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise, 
]STo  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
No  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  While  God  invites;  how  blest  the  day  ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  ! 
('••me,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away, 
While  vet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

Q7  18-3 


MAX. 

33§  L.  M.  120 

The  Sinner  urged. 

1  Haste,  traveler,  haste ;  the  night  comes  on, 
And  many  a  shining  hour  is  gone  ; 

The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west, 
And  thou  far  off  from  home  and  rest. 

2  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky ; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high ; 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path,  nor  refuge  near. 

3  Oh,  yet  a  shelter  you  may  gain, 
A  covert  from  the  wind  and  rain ; 
A  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home, 

A  refuge  from  the  wrath  to  come ! 

4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain ; 
Flee  for  thy  life  ;  the  mountain  gain ; 
Look  not  behind  ;  make  no  delay  ; 
Oh,  speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way! 

339  7s.  187 

Delay  deprecated. 

1  Haste,  O  sinner ;  now  be  wise ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Haste,  O  sinner ;  now  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Haste,  O  sinner ;  now  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

186 


WAENED  AjSD  ESTREATED. 

340  lis.  127 

The  Sinner  warned  against  Delay. 

1  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  O  sinner,  draw  near ; 

The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee; 
No  price  is  demanded  ;  the  Saviour  is  here  ; 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  opened  ;  how  canst  thou  refuse 

To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning  blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  Mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 

Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  shades  of  the  tomb; 

Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not;  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  his  sad  flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  hour  is  at  hand  ; 

The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens  shall  fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment  shall  stand; 
AVhat  helper,  then,  sinner,  shall  lend  thee  his  aid? 

?Al  S.  M.  138 

Come  to-day. 

1  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet  'tis  called  to-day; 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

2  Soon  will  the  harvest  close, 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er  : 
O  sinners,  then  your  injured  God 
Will  heed  your  cries  no  more. 

3  Then,  while  'tis  called  to-day, 

Oh,  hear  the  gospel's  sound; 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away, 
While  pardon  may  he  found. 

187 


MAN. 

342  L.  M.  117 

While  Life  lasts. 

1  Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward, 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
Oh,  hasten,  sinner,  to  return ! 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  giv'n, 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven, 
The  day  of  grace  when  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
Beneath  the  clods  their  dust  must  lie; 
Then  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circle  of  the  sun. 

4  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

343  7s.  191 

The  Sinner  entreated  to  awake. 
1  Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep ; 
AVake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead ; 
Jesus  waits  his -light  to  shed. 


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2  Wake  from  sleep  ;  arise  from  death ; 
See  the  bright  and  living  path  ; 
Watchful,  tread  that  path  ;  be  wise ; 
Leave  thy  folly;  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly ;  cease  from  crime ; 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time; 
Life  secure  without  delay; 

Evil  is  thy  mortal  day. 

4  Oh,  then,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep; 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night; 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

1SH 


WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 

344  S.  M.  139 

Importance  of  To-day. 

1  To-MOKrvOW,  Lord,  is  thine, 

Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand ; 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away; 
Oh,  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

3  Since  on  this  fleeting  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Awake,  by  thy  almighty  power, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care ; 

Oh,  be  it  still  pursued, 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  morning  liorht, 
Lest  life's  young,  golden  beams  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

345  S.  M.  138 

The  Evening's  Lesson. 

1  The  swift  declining  day, 

How  fast  its  moments  fly, 
While  evening's  broad  and  gloomy  shade 
Gains  on  the  western  sky ! 

2  Ye  mortals,  mark  its  pace, 

And  use  the  hours  of  light ; 
For  know,  its  Maker  can  command 
An  instant,  endless  night. 

3  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Who  rules  the  rolling  sphere: 
Submissive, at  his  toot-tool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 
189 


MAN. 

346  S.  M.  138 

The  accepted  time. 

1  Now  is  th'  accepted  time ; 

Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time ; 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late  ; 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time ; 

The  gospel  bids  you  come, 

And  every  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love ; 
Then  will  the  angels  swiftly  fly 
To  bear  the  news  above. 

347  S.  M.  138 

To-day  harden  not  your  hearts. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  calls  : 

Be  every  ear  inclined ; 
May  such  a  voice  awake  each  heart, 
And  captivate  the  mind. 

2  If  he  in  thunder  speak, 

Earth  trembles  at  his  nod  ; 
But  milder  accents  here  proclaim 
The  condescending  God. 

3  Oh,  harden  not  your  hearts, 

But  hear  his  voice  to-day ; 
Lest,  ere  to-morrow's  earliest  dawn, 
He  call  your  souls  away. 

4  Almighty  God,  pronounce 

The  word  of  conquering  grace ; 
So  shall  the  flint  dissolve  to  tears, 
And  scorners  seek  thy  face. 
190 


CONVICTED  OF  SIN. 

348  L.  M.  120 

Expostulation. 

1  Oh,  do  not  let  the  word  depart, 

And  close  thine  eyes  against  the  light; 
Poor  sinner,  harden  not  thy  heart : 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved ;  why  not  to-night  ? 

2  To-morrow's  sun  may  never  rise 

To  bless  thy  long-deluded  sight; 
This  is  the  time;  oh,  then  be  wise  ! 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved  ;  why  not  to-night  ? 

3  Our  God  in  pity  lingers  still ; 

And  wilt  thou  thus  his  love  requite  ? 
Eenounce  at  length  thy  stubborn  will : 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved ;  why  not  to-night  ? 

4  Our  blessed  Lord  refuses  none 

Who  would  to  him  their  souls  unite ; 
Then  be  the  work  of  grace  begun  : 

Thou  wouldst  be  saved ;  why  not  to-night  ? 


CONVICTED    OF    SIN. 
349  L.  M.  124 

Hardness  of  Heart  lamented. 

1  Lord,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 
To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away : 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend ;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar ;  the  mountains  shake : 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
All  but  an  adamant  would  melt; 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

191 


MAX. 

4  But  One  can  yet  perform  the  deed ; 
That  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

5  O  Breath  of  life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll ; 
Noav  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 

350  S.  M.  180 

Hope  from  the  Gospel  only. 

1  God's  holy  law,  transgressed, 

Speaks  nothing  but  despair  ! 
Convinced  of  guilt,  with  grief  oppressed, 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and  tears, 

Nor  works  which  we  have  done, 
Nor  vows,  nor  promises,  nor  prayers, 
Can  e'er  for  sin  atone. 

3  Relief  alone  is  found 

In  Jesus'  precious  blood  : 
'Tis  this  that  heals  the  mortal  wound, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

4  High  lifted  on  the  cross, 

The  spotless  Victim  dies  ; 

This  is  salvation's  only  source ; 

Hence  all  our  hopes  arise. 

351  L.  M.  117 

Pardon  penitently  implored. 

1  Show  pity,  Lord ;  O  Lord,  forgive ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes,  though  great,  cannot  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace : 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound ; 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

1(J2 


CONVICTED  OF  SIX. 

3  Ob,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here,  on  my  heart,  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips,  with  shame,  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

352  L.  M.  118 

Prayer  of  the  Publican. 

1  With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry  ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free  : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed ; 
Christ  and  his  cross  my  only  plea: 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies ; 
But  thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

4  Xor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee  : 
O  God,  be  mereiful  to  me ! 

5  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  has  been  merciful  to  me! 
r  193 


MAN. 

353  c.  m.  15 

A  neiv  Heart  desired, 

1  With  guilt  oppressed,  bowed  down  with  sin, 

Beneath  its  load  I  groan ; 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  heart  of  flesh  ; 
Remove  this  heart  of  stone. 

2  A  burdened  sinner,  lo  !  I  eome, 

In  dread  of  death  and  hell ; 
Oh,  seal  my  pardon  with  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

3  Nor  peace  nor  rest  my  soul  can  find 

Till  thy  dear  cross  I  see ; 
Till  there  in  humble  faith  I  cry, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

4  Oh,  give  this  true  and  living  faith, 

This  soul-supporting  view ; 
Till  old  things  be  forever  past, 
And  all  within  be  new. 

354  L.  m.  n 

Seeking  perfect  Red  in  Christ. 

1  Oh,  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 

Oh,  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove ; 
The  cross,  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

4  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power : 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 
194 


CONVICTED  OF  SIX. 

355  7s.  188 

"Humbled  in  the  Dust." 

1  Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  we  fall ; 
Hear,  oh,  hear  our  earnest  cry ! 
Frown  not,  lest  we  faint  and  die. 

2  Justly  might  the  fatal  dart 
Pierce  our  guilty,  broken  heart ; 
Justly  might  thv  righteous  breath 
Doom  us  to  eternal  death. 

3  Jesus,  save  our  dying  soul ; 
Make  our  broken  spirit  whole : 
Humbled  in  the  dust  we  lie; 
Saviour,  leave  us  not  to  die. 

356  S.  M.  154 

Mercy  implored. 

1  Thou  Lord  of  all  above, 

And  all  below  the  sky, 
Before  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Forgive  my  follies  past, 

The  crimes  which  I  have  done ; 
Oh,  bid  a  contrite  sinner  live, 
Through  thy  incarnate  Son. 

3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load, 

Upon  my  conscience  lies  ; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

4  The  burden  which  I  feel, 

Thou  only  canst  remove  ; 
Display,  O  Lord,  thy  pardoning  grace, 
And  thy  unbounded  love. 

5  One  gracious  look  of  thine 

"Will  ease  my  troubled  breasl  ; 

Oh,  let  me  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
Aird  I  shall  then  be  blest. 
105 


MAN. 

357  7s.  188 

The  Penitent's  Inquiry. 

1  Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear, 
And  the  chief  of  sinners  spare? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face ; 
Would  not  hear  his  gracious  calls ; 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Jesus,  answer  from  above : 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget? 
Lo,  I  fall  before  thy  feet. 

4  Now  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament; 
Deeply  my  revolt  deplore ; 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

358  7s.  137 

Confession  of  Sin. 

1  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs ; 
Oh,  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent ; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent ; — 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain  ; — 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own ; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 
190 


CONVICTED  OF  SIN. 

359  C.  M.  134 

Past  Sins  acknowledged. 

1  As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 

Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2  The  world  and  worldly  things  beloved 

My  anxious  thoughts  employed  ; 
And  time,  unhallowed,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet,  holy  Father,  wild  despair 

Chase  from  my  laboring  breast : 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer; 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine ; 

And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
Oh,  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 

360  C.  M.  156 

The  Sinner's  Plea. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  prostrate  at  thy  feet 

A  guilty  rebel  lies, 
And  upward  to  thy  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, 
No  blood  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  I  plead  thy  sorrows,  gracious  Lord ; 

J)o  thou  my  sine  forgive : 
Thy  justice  will  approve  (he  word 
That  bids  (lie  sinner  live. 

r.2  197 


MAN. 

361  L.  M.  119 

The  Sinner's  Request. 

1  O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  sins  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford, 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

362  C.  M.  156 

Pleading  the  Death  of  Christ 

1  O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call ; 

My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul,  oppressed  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 
198 


INVITED 

363  L.  M.  118 

Returning  to  God. 

1  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  is  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  Oh,  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


INVITED. 

364  8s,  7s  &  4.  222 

The  Sinner  entreated. 

1  Hear,  O  sinner  ;  Mercy  hails  you  ; 

Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls : 

Trust  in  Jesus; 
'Tis  the  voice  of  Mercy  calls. 

2  Haste,  O  sinner,  to  the  Saviour ; 

Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may ; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away: 

Haste  to  Jesus ; 
You  must  perish  if  von  stay. 


MAN. 

365  H.  M.  132 

The  Jubilee  proclaimed. 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 

The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive, 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near ; 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

366  C.  M.  162 

The  Gospel  Offer. 
1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 
200 


INVITED. 

2  Ho!  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind, — 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day ; 
Lord,  wre  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

367  C.  M.  196 

The  Gospel  Feast. 

1  Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast, 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  There  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come : 
Though  guilt  restrains,  and  fear  alarms, 
Behold,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  Oh,  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love ; 
While  hope  expects  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  songs  on  earth  unknown. 

5  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
And  enter  while  there's  room. 
201 


MAN. 

368  12s.  131 

Free  Grace. 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  Escape  to  the  mountain; 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  has  opened  a  fountain  : 
For  sin  and  uncleanness,  for  every  transgression, 

His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb !  he  hath  purchased  our  pardon; 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded,  oh,  flee  to  the  Saviour  ! 
He  calls  you  in  mercy,  'tis  infinite  favor ! 

Your  sins  are  increasing ;  escape  to  the  mountain ; 

His  blood  can  remove  them,  which  flows  from  the  fountain. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  <fec. 

3  O  Jesus,  ride  on,  triumphantly  glorious ; 

O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  art  more  than  victorious ; 
Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congregation, 
While  angels  and  men  raise  the  shout  of  salvation : 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

369  C.  M.  155 

Provisions  of  Grace. 

1  Amazing  sight !  the  Saviour  stands 

And  knocks  at  every  door ; 
Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands, 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "  Behold,"  he  saith,  "  I  bleed  and  die 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest : 
Hear,  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by, 
And  be  forever  blest. 

3  "  Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love, 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above, 
With  me,  forever  dwell  ? 

4  "  Say,  will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice, 

And  have  your  sins  forgiven  ? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heaven  ?" 

202 


INVITED. 

370  8s,  7s  &  4.  221 

Simiers  called. 

1  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 

Come  in  mercy's  gracious  hour; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power : 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 

This  he  gives  you  ; 
?Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him; 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies : 

"It  is  finished;" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

4  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly; 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

371  C.  M.  161 

The  last  Resolve. 

1  Come,  weary  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 

2  "I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sua 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 
I  know  his  courts;   I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 


MAN. 

3  "I'll  prostrate  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives : 
Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go ; 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die." 

372  8s  &  6s.  176 

The  Invitation. 

1  Just  as  thou  art, — without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  fitness  for  the  heavenly  place, — 

O  guilty  sinner,  come  ! 

2  Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree ; 
The  stripes,  thy  due,  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free, — 

O  wTretched  sinner,  come  ! 

3  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross ; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross ; 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss, — 

O  needy  sinner,  come  ! 

4  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears ; 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears, — 

O  trembling  sinner,  come  ! 

5  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  "Come!" 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  "Come!" 

Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may  come. 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come. 

204 


INVITED. 

373  C.  M.  1G3 

Sinners  invited. 

1  On,  what  amazing  words  of  grace 

Are  in  the  gospel  found  ! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case 
Who  hears  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  every  burden  bring  ; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep,  celestial  spring. 

3  This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 

And  heavenly  joy  imparts  : 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 

4  A  host  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

374  L.  M.  119 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

1  "Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me: 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight: 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  the  neck ; 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 

With  faith  and  hope  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 
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MAN. 

375  6s.  148 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 

1  Come  to  the  blood-stained  tree ; 

The  victim  bleeding  lies ; 
God  sets  the  sinner  free, 
Since  Christ  a  ransom  dies. 

2  Look  not  within  for  peace ; 

Within  there's  naught  to  cheer; 
Look  up  and  find  release 
From  sin  and  self  and  fear. 

3  Rest  to  the  weary  soul 

And  aching  breast  is  given; 
Balm  makes  the  wounded  whole ; 
Love  fills  the  heart  with  heaven. 

4  For  thee,  dear  soul,  for  thee, 

These  priceless  joys  were  bought ; 
Accept  the  mercy  free 

That  Christ  to  earth  has  brought. 

37*3  L.  M.  119 

Gospel  Grace. 

1  Come,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distressed, 
Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppressed  with  guilt,  a  painful  load, 
Oh,  come  and  spread  your  woes  abroad  : 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 

Will  all  that  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
Pardon  and  life  and  endless  peace, — 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  wondrous  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove ; 
Oh,  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

20G 


INVITED. 

377  L.  M.  14G 

"  Come  to  me." 

1  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around ; 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea ; 
Yet,  'mid  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  "  Come  to  me." 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest ; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee : 
Oh,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How  sweet  the  bidding,  "  Come  to  me !" 

3  "Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die ; 

Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee ; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weeping  eye, 
I  am  thy  portion ;  come  to  me." 

4  O  voice  of  mercy,  voice  of  love, 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above ; 
And  gently  whisper,  "  Come  to  me." 

378  C.  M.  163 

All  Tilings  are  ready. 

1  The  Saviour  calls  ;  let  every  ear 

Attend  the  heavenly  sound ; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life  and  health  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Ye  sinners,  come ;  'tis  mercy's  voice ; 

That  gracious  voice  obey  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  calls  to  heavenly  joys  ; 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

4  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 

And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 
207 


MAN. 

379  L.  M.  139 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  Door  and  knock. 

1  Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door : 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before ; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude !  he  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  open  hands : 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine ; 
Turn  out  thy  soul-enslaving  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

4  Oh,  welcome  him,  the  Prince  of  peace  ! 
Now  may  his  gentle  reign  increase ! 
Throw  wide  the  door,  each  willing  mind ; 
And  be  his  empire  all  mankind. 

380  7s.  6l.  133 

Substitution. 

1  Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne, 
Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn ; 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Pouring  out  his  life  for  thee : 
There  thy  every  sin  he  bore  ; 
Weeping  soul,  lament  no  more. 

2  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  him, 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem ; 
At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay ; 
Look  thy  doubts  and  cares  away ; 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace ; 
Plead  his  promise,  trust  his  grace. 

3  Lord,  thy  arm  must  be  revealed, 
Ere  I  can  by  faith  be  healed ; 
Since  I  scarce  can  look  to  thee, 
Cast  a  gracious  eye  on  me. 

At  thy  feet  myself  I  lav  ; 
Shine,  oh,  shine  my  fears  away. 
208 


INVITED. 

381  7s  &  6s.  129 

Jesus  paid  it  all.. 

1  Nothing,  either  great  or  small, 

Remains  for  me  to  do ; 
Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all, 
Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe; 
Jesus  paid  it  all. 

All  the  debt  I  owe ; 
Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all, 
Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe. 

2  When  he  from  his  lofty  throne, 

Stooped  down  to  do  and  die, 
Everything  was  fully  done; 
Yes,  "finished!"  was  his  cry. 

3  Weary,  working,  plodding  one, 

Oh,  wherefore  toil  you  so  ? 
Cease  your  "  doing :"  all  was  done, 
Yes,  ages  long  ago. 

4  Till  to  Jesus'  work  you  cling, 

Alone  by  simple  faith, 
"Doing"  is  a  deadly  thing, 
All  "doing"  ends  in  death. 

5  Cast  your  deadly  "  doing"  down, 

Down,  all  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
Stand  in  him,  in  him  alone, 
All  glorious  and  complete. 

382  7s.  177 

The  Sinner  welcomed. 

1  Welcome,  welcome  !  sinner,  hear  ! 
Draw  not  back  through  shame  or  fear : 
Doubt  not,  nor  distrust  the  call ; 
Mercy  is  proclaimed  to  all. 

2  Welcome  to  the  offered  peace ; 
Welcome,  prisoner,  to  release, 
Burst  thy  bonds  ;  be  saved  ;  he  i'rw, 
Rise  and  come, — He  ealleth  thee. 

s2  209 


MAN. 

3  Welcome  to  the  cleansing  fount, 
Springing  from  the  sacred  mount ; 
Welcome  to  the  feast  divine, 
Bread  of  life,  and  living  wine. 

4  All  ye  weary  and  distrest, 
Welcome  to  relief  and  rest : 
All  is  ready;  hear  the  call ; 
There  is  ampfe  room  for  all. 

383  lis.  127 

Expostulation. 

1  Oh,  turn  ye,  oh,  turn  ye,  for  why  will  ye  die, 
When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming  so  nigh  ? 
Now  Jesus  invites  you,  the  Spirit  says,  "  Come," 
And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome  you  home. 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  that  while  you  delay, 

Your  hearts  may  grow  better,  your  chains  melt  away ! 
Come  guilty,  come  wretched,  come  just  as  you  are ; 
All  helpless  and  dying,  to  Jesus  repair. 

3  The  contrite  in  heart  he  will  freely  receive, 
Oh,  why  will  you  not  the  glad  message  believe  ? 
If  sin  be  your  burden,  why  will  you  not  come  ? 

;Tis  you  he  makes  welcome,  he  bids  you  come  home. 

384  L.  M.  147 

"  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor." 

1  Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 

Hath  taught  the  rocks  the  notes  of  woe ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  to  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  oppressed ; 

Unburden  here  thy  weighty  load  ; 
Here  find  thy  refuge  and  thy  rest. 

And  trust  the  mercy  of  thy  God : 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour — glorious  word  ! 
Forever  love  and  praise  the  Lord ! 
210 


INVITED. 

385  C.  M.  218 

Come  to  the  Ark. 

1  Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark ; 

To  Jesus  come  away  ; 
The  pestilence  walks  forth  by  night, 
The  arrow  flies  by  day. 

2  Come  to  the  ark  :  the  waters  rise, 

The  seas  their  billows  rear; 
"While  darkness  gathers  o'er  the  skies, 
Behold  a  refuge  near ! 

3  Come  to  the  ark,  all,  all  that  weep 

Beneath  the  sense  of  sin  : 
Without,  deep  calleth  unto  deep, 
But  all  is  peace  within. 

4  Come  to  the  ark,  ere  yet  the  flood 

Your  lingering  steps  oppose ; 
Come,  for  the  door  which  open  stood 
Is  now  about  to  close. 

386  S.  M.  192 

The  urgent  Invitation. 

1  The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,  "  Sinner,  come  ;" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  "Come!" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come;" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream,  of  life ; 
JTis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invite-, 

Declares,  "I  quickly  come:" 
Lord,  even  so;  we  wait  thy  hour; 
O  blest  Redeemer,  come. 
211 


MAN. 

387  L.  M.  126 

Christ  the  only  Refuge. 

1  What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
Who  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  sufferer  find 

A  balm  to  soothe  his  anguished  mind  ? 

2  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh ; 
'Tis  there  we  find  a  sure  relief 

A  soothing  balm  for  inward  grief. 

3  Be  this  the  pillar  of  our  hope ; 
This  bears  the  fainting  spirit  up ; 
We  read  the  grace,  Ave  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

4  Then  let  his  name,  who  shed  his  blood 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh  to  God, 

Be  great  in  all  the  earth,  and  sung 
In  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

388  L.  M.  119 

Christ  the  Physician  of  the  Soul. 

1  Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made ; 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,  alas  !  is  Nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  power. 

2  But  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 

And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh, 
To  ease  the  pain  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly  ? 

3  There  is  a  great  Physician  near  ; 

Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  help  as  Nature  cannot  give. 

4  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow : 
'Tis  only  that  dear,  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  woe. 


COMING  TO  CHE1ST. 

389  7b.  6l.  133 

Th  e  fit i  ish ed  Work. 

1  From  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! 

"Love's  redeeming  work  is  done; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  "Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 

Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan? 
On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid ; 
Bow  the  knee,  embrace  the  Son ; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3  "Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 

See,  with  richest  dainties  stored; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

4  "Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end ; 

Lo,  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 

Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  my  eternal  home ; 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 


COMING   TO   CHRIST. 
390  C.  M.  1G8 

Fleeing  to  Christ. 

1   How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is! 
Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stain-  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 
213 


MAN. 

2  But,  hark  !  a  voice  of  sovereign  love ! 

;Tis  Christ's  inviting  word : 

"Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 

And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord ; 
Oh,  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Saviour  and  my  all. 

391  L.  M.  145 

God  calling  yet. 

1  God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  hear  ? 
Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie  ? 

2  God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  rise  ? 
Can  I  his  loving  voice  despise, 
And  basely  his  kind  care  repay  ? 
He  calls  me  still ;  can  I  delay? 

3  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  he  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock  ? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive, 
And  shall  I  dare  his  Spirit  grieve  ? 

4  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live? 
I  wait,  but  he  does  not  forsake ; 

He  calls  me  still !  my  heart,  awake ! 

5  God  calling  yet!  I  cannot  stay; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay : 

Vain  world,  farewell ;  from  thee  I  part ; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart. 
214 


COMING  TO  CHRIST. 

892  7s.  13G 

Invitation  accepted. 

1  Am  I  called?  and  can  it  be? 
Has  my  Saviour  chosen  me? 
Guilty,  wretched  as  I  am, 

Has  he  named  my  worthless  name? 

Vilest  of  the  vile  am  I ; 

Dare  I  raise  my  hopes  so  high  ? 

2  Am  I  called  ?    I  dare  not  stay, 
May  not,  must  not  disobey; 
Here  I  lay  me  at  thy  feet, 
Clinging  to  the  mercy-seat. 
Thine  I  am,  and  thine  alone ; 
Lord,  with  me  thy  will  be  done. 

3  Am  I  called  ?  an  heir  of  God  ? 
Wash'd,  redeemed,  by  precious  blood  ? 
Father,  lead  me  by  thy  hand, 
Guide  me  to  that  better  land, 
Where  my  soul  shall  be  at  rest, 
Pillowed  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

393  7s.  137 

Christ  the  Source  of  Hajipiness. 

1  Object  of  my  first  desire, 

Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 
I  to  happiness  aspire 
.   Only  to  be  found  in  thee : 
Thee  to  praise,  and  thee  to  know, 
Constitute  our  bliss  below ; 
Thee  to  see,  and  thee  to  love, 
Constitute  our  bliss  above. 

2  Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live, 

If  thy  presence  thou  deny; 
Lord,  if  thou  thy  presence  give, 

'Tis  no  longer  death  to  die : 
Source  and  Giver  of  repose, 
Singly  from  thy  smile  it  flows; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  thine; 
Mine  they  are,  if  thou  art  mine. 
215 


MAN. 

394:  S.  M.  192 

The  Soul  given  up  to  Christ. 

1  And  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  all  to  give  ? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
And  Jesus  to  receive? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield  ! 

I  can  hold  out  no  more : 
I  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled, 
And  own  thee  Conqueror. 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake  ; 

My  friends,  my  all,  resign  : 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  oh,  take; 
And  seal  me  ever  thine. 

4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 

Nor  hence  again  remove : 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

5  My  one  desire  be  this, 

Thy  only  love  to  know ; 
Freely  to  yield  all  other  bliss, 
All  other  good,  below. 

395  S.  M.  234 

Filial  Confidence. 

1  Loed,  I  would  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  all  defiled  ; 
Oh,  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 
And  own  me  as  thy  child. 

2  I  cannot  live  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean, 
And  write  my  name  above. 

3  Blest  Shepherd,  I  am  thine ; 

Still  keep  me  in  thy  fear; 
Now  fill  my  heart  with  grace  divine; 
Bring  thy  salvation  near. 

210 


COMING   TO   CUEIST. 

390  L.  M.  122 

The  only  Plea. 

1  Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee, 
Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee ; 
Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin, 
Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  save  my  ruined  soul ; 

'Tis  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole ; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  I  am  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be 

That  I  should  fit  myself  for  thee : 
Here,  then,  to  thee  I  all  resign ; 
Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  thine. 

4  What  can  I  say  thy  grace  to  move  ? 
Lord,  I  am  sin, — but  thou  art  love : 
I  givre  up  every  plea  beside, 

Lord,  I  am  lost, — but  thou  hast  died  ! 

397  s.  m.  no 

The  only  Refuge. 

1  Jesus,  I  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  doomed  to  die ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  cross, 
Here  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

2  Can  mercy  reach  my  case, 

And  all  my  sins  remove  ? 
Break,  O  my  God,  this  heart  of  stone, 
And  melt  it  by  thy  love. 

3  Thy  blood  can  cleanse  my  heart, 

Thy  hand  can  wipe  my  tears ; 
Oh  !  send  thy  blessed  Spirit  down 
To  banish  all  my  fears. 

4  Then  shall  my  soul  arise, 

From  sin  and  Satan  free; 
Redeemed  from  Ik-]]  and  every  foe, 
Fll  trust  alone  in  thee. 


MAX. 

398  L.  M.  174 

The  Joy  of  Forgiveness. 

1  Trembling  before  thine  awful  throne, 

0  Lord,  in  dust  my  sins  I  own : 
Justice  and  mercy  for  my  life 
Contend ;  thy  blood  must  heal  the  strife ! 

2  In  thee  I  trust ! — upon  my  soul 
New  tides  of  hope  tumultuous  roll — 
Thy  voice  proclaims  my  pardon  found ; 
Seraphic  transport  wings  the  sound. 

3  Earth  has  a  joy  unknown  in  heaven, 
The  new-born  peace  of  sin  forgiven : 
Tears  of  such  pure  and  deep  delight, 
Ye  angels,  never  dimmed  your  sight. 

4  But  I  amid  your  choirs  shall  shine, 
And  all  your  knowledge  will  be  mine  : 
Ye  on  your  harps  must  lean  to  hear 

A  secret  chord  that  mine  will  bear. 

399  7s.  137 

Lord,  save  us :  we  perish. 

1  Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear; 
My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear ; 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry  : 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  ease  me  of  my  guilt : 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie ; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

I  am  nothing  else  but  sin  : 

On  thy  mercy  I  rely ; 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost, 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

218 


COMING  TO  CHRIST. 

400  L.  M.  122 

Coming  to  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  all, 
Prostrate  before  thy  throne  I  fall ; 
Fain  would  my  soul  look  up,  and  see 
My  hope,  my  heaven,  my  all  in  thee. 

2  Here,  in  this  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
I'm  filled  with  tossings  to  and  fro, 
Burdened  with  sin,  with  fear  oppressed ; 
And  nothing  here  can  give  me  rest. 

3  In  vain  from  creatures  help  I  seek  : 
Thou,  only  thou,  the  word  canst  speak, 
To  heal  my  wounds,  and  calm  my  grief, 
Or  give  my  mournful  heart  relief. 

4  Oh,  speak  and  bid  my  soul  rejoice ! 
I  long  to  hear  thy  pardoning  voice ; 
Say,  "  Peace,  be  still :  look  up  and  live  ; 
Life,  peace,  and  heaven  are  mine  to  give." 

401  C.  P.  M.  206 

Cry  to  Christ. 

1  O  Thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  his  availing  blood  ; 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be ; 
That  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  save  me  from  eternal  death ; 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe ; 

His  consolations  send  ; 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 
"Thy  Maker  is  thy  Friend." 
£19 


MAN. 

402  C.  M.  169 

Faith  the  Gift  of  God. 

1  Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee ; 

No  other  help  I  know ; 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  thine  only  Son  endure 

Before  I  drew  my  breath  ! 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death ! 

3  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes ; 
Oh,  may  I  now  receive  that  gift ; 
My  soul,  without  it,  dies. 

403  L.  M.  126 

For  Jesus'  Sake. 

1  When  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend, 

And  plead  with  thee  for  mercy  there, 
Oh,  think  thou  of  the  sinner's  Friend, 
And  for  his  sake  receive  my  prayer ! 

2  Oh,  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 

My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye; 

Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 

And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy ! 

3  Oh,  think  not  of  my  doubts  and  fears, 

My  strivings  with  thy  grace  divine; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  his  merits  stand  for  mine ! 

4  Thine  eye,  thine  ear,  they  are  not  dull ; 

Thine  arm  can  never  shortened  be ; 
Behold  me  here,  my  heart  is  full ; 
Behold  and  spare  and  succor  me. 

5  No  claim,  no  merits,  Lord,  I  plead  ; 

I  come,  a  humbled,  helpless  slave : 
But,  ah  !  the  more  my  guilty  need, 
The  more  thy  glory,  Lord,  to  save. 
220 


COMING  TO  CHRIST. 

404  L.  M.  122 

Lord,  undertake  for  me. 

1  Lord,  I'm  oppressed ;  oh,  undertake 
For  me,  for  my  Redeemer's  sake ! 
Unclean,  unworthy,  I  confess, 

Yet  oh,  accept  his  righteousness ! 

2  On  him  alone  I  dare  repose; 
From  him  alone  my  comfort  flows ; 
And  all  I  am  or  hope  to  be, 

I  owe,  through  him,  my  God,  to  thee. 

3  A  wanderer,  his  mercy  sought ; 

A  slave,  his  blood  my  freedom  bought ; 
And  dead  in  trespasses  and  sin, 
His  voice  awoke  life's  pulse  within. 

4  Since  faint  and  feeble,  weak  and  low, 
I  cannot  stay,  yet  dare  not  go : 

I  have  no  strength,  no  hope,  no  plea, 
Unless  thou  undertake  for  me. 

405  C.  P.  M.  206 

Yielding  to  Christ. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  won  :  at  length  I  yield ; 
My  heart,  by  mighty  grace  compelled, 

Surrenders  all  to  thee  : 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love  ? 

Love  conquers  even  me. 

2  Yes,  since  thou  hast  thy  love  revealed, 
And  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  sealed, 

I  can  resist  no  more ; 
Couldst  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed  ? 
Canst  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead  ? 

I  wonder  and  adore. 

3  Xow,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone; 
Come,  take  possession  of  thine  own, — 

For  thou  hast  set  me  free; 
Released  from  Satan's  hard  command, 
See,  all  my  powers  in  waiting  stand, 

To  be  employed  l>v  thee. 
t2  221 


MAN. 

406  7s.  137 

Jesus!  Master! 

1  Jesus,  Master,  hear  my  cry ; 

Save  me,  heal  me  with  a  word ; 
Fainting  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 

Thou  my  whispered  plaint  hast  heard. 

2  Jesus,  Master,  mercy  show ; 

Thou  art  passing  near  my  soul, 
Thou  my  inward  grief  dost  know, 
Thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole. 

3  Jesus,  Master,  as  of  yore 

Thou  didst  bid  the  blind  man  see, 
Light  upon  my  soul  restore ; 
Jesus,  Master,  heal  thou  me. 

407  C.  M.  143 

"  Lord,  remember  me." 

1  Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend ; 

As  such  I  look  to  thee : 
Now,  in  the  fulness  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Qdvary, 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God  ! 

1  yield  myself  to  thee ; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free ; 
Then,  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

When  earthly  helps  all  flee, 
Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer  God, 
I  pray,  remember  me. 


COMING   TO  CHRIST. 

408  8s  &  6s.  17G 

Just  as  I  am. 

1  Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am, — poor,  wretched,  blind ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am, — thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

6  Just  as  I  am, — thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


409  c.  m. 

The  burdened  Soul. 

1  Lord,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat, 

Where  thou  dost  answer  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  thy  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea ; 

With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callest  burdened  sou  Is  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 


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MAN. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him  thou  hast  died. 

5  Oh,  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 


TRUSTING    IN    CHRIST. 
410  C.  M.  143 

Sufficiency  of  the  Atonement. 

1  There  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain,  in  his  day ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 

Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Thou  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  And  when  this  feeble,  faltering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 


TRUSTING   IN  CHRIST. 

411  H.  M.  132 

The  sufficient  Sacrifice. 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  arise; 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands ; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  The  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary, 
Now  pour  effectual  prayers, 

And  strongly  speak  for  me : 
"Forgive  him,  oh,  forgive,"  they  cry, 
"Xor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die." 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

The  dear  Anointed  One; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  pleading  of  his  Son  : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child ; 

I  can  no  longer  fear: 
With  filial  trust  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "  Father,  Abba  Father,"  cry. 

412  L.  M.  130 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 

1  Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went; 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 
&25 


MAN. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  my  burden,  long  have  been, 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way!" 

5  Lo !  glad  I  come ;  and  thou,  dear  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  as  I  am : 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give ; 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

413  7s.  153 

Refuge  in  Christ. 

1  Jesus  !  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour !  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Eaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
226 


TRUSTING  IM   CHRIST. 

414  L.  M.  Gl.  128 

The  solid  Bock. 

1  My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name : 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  seems  to  veil  his  face, 
I  rest  on  his  unchanging  grace ; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil : 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 

All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  his  covenant  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  whelming  flood  : 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay  : 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

415  L.  M.  126 

Security  in  the  Cross. 

1  Here  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God, 

I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 

Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 

Nor  shall  it,  Jesus,  e'er  remove. 

2  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 

Unmoved  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie; 
Resolved, — for  that's  my  last  defence, — 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

3  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade? 
Thy  justice  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

4  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 

And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim, 
Hosanna  to  my  Saviour  God, 

And  my  best  honors  t<>  his  name. 


MAN. 

416  7s.  152 

Hidden  in  Christ. 

1  Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, — 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

417  S.  M.  139 

Resting  on  Christ's  Promise. 

1  My  soul,  with  joy  attend, 

While  Jesus  silence  breaks  ; 
No  angePs  harp  such  music  yields 
As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

2  "  I  know  my  sheep,"  he  cries  ; 

"My  soul  approves  them  well  : 
Vain  is  the  world's  delusive  guise, 
And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  "  I  freely  feed  them  now 

With  tokens  of  my  love ; 
But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
And  sweeter  streams  above. 

4  "  Unnumbered  years  of  bliss 

I  to  my  people  give ; 
And  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands 
Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

228 


TRUSTING   IN   CHRIST. 

5  "This  tried,  almighty  band 

Is  raised  for  their  defence; 
Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  there, 
Or  what  shall  force  them  thence?" 

6  "Enough,  my  gracious  Lord/' 

Let  faith  triumphant  cry ; 

"My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live — 
Can  with  this  promise  die." 

418  L.  M.  122 

Jesus  a  Friend. 

1  Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am, 

I  have  a  rich,  almighty  Friend ; 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name, 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransomed  me  from  hell  with  blood, 

And  by  his  power  my  foes  controlled ; 
He  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 


D 


3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  wants  supplies, 
And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
Enthroned  with  him  above  the  skies : 
Oh,  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me ! 

419  L.  M.  6l.  128 

Pardon  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus. 

1  When  first,  o'erwhelmed  with  sin  and  shame, 
To  Jesus'  cross  I  trembling  came, 
Burden'd  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fear, 

Yet  drawn  by  love,  I  ventured  near, 
And  pardon  found,  and  peace  with  God, 
In  Jesus'  rich  atoning  blood. 

2  My  sin  is  gone,  my  fear  is  o'er, 

I  shun  his  presence  now  no  more ; 
He  sits  upon  the  throne  of  grace, 
He  bids  me  boldly  seek  his  l: 
Sprinkled  upon  the  throne  of  God, 
I  see  that  rich  atoning  blood. 
u  229 


MAX. 

3  Before  his  face  my  Priest  appears ; 
My  Advocate  the  Father  hears ; 
That  precious  blood,  before  his  eyes, 
Both  day  and  night  for  mercy  cries ; 
It  speaks,  it  ever  speaks  to  God, 
The  voice  of  that  atoning  blood. 

4  Here  I  can  rest  without  a  fear : 
By  this,  to  God  I  now  draw  near ; 
By  this,  I  triumph  over  sin, 

For  this  has  made  and  keeps  me  clean ; 
And  when  I  reach  the  throne  of  God, 
I'll  praise  that  rich  atoning  blood. 

420  9s  &  8s.  243 

Hope  in  God. 

1  Lord,  thou  who  art  enthroned  in  glory, 

In  lowly  grief  I  bend  the  knee ; 
No  claim  have  I  to  come  before  thee, 
For  deep  is  sin  and  guilt  in  me. 
Thy  law,  how  pure  its  righteousness ! 
My  soul,  how  vile  its  dark  abyss ! 

2  In  deepest  need,  in  anguish  sighing, 

I  cry  to  thee,  to  thee  alone. 
Were  I  to  other  help  applying, 

Vain  were  each  prayer,  each  suppliant  groan. 
My  plaints,  O  Lord,  ascend  to  thee ! 
Oh,  graciously  give  ear  to  me ! 

3  O  Father,  for  thy  tender  mercy ! 

O  Son,  for  thy  atoning  blood ! 

0  Spirit,  comfort  of  the  weary! 

For  all  thy  gifts  of  heavenly  good, 

Accept  a  life  of  grateful  praise, 

And  make  me  thine,  and  thine  always. 

421  C.  M.  156 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  Side. 

1  Foreveii  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea: 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 
230 


TRUSTING  IN   CHRIST. 

2  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own ; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art ; 

Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone, 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

422  H.  M.  205 

Thine,  0  Christ,  not  mine. 
1  Thy  works,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Speak  gladness  to  this  heart ; 
They  tell  me  all  is  done ; 
They  bid  my  fear  depart : 


To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 


For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 


Thy  wounds,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Can  heal  my  bruised  soul ; 

Thy  stripes,  not  mine,  contain 
The  balm  that  makes  me  whole : 


To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 


For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 


3  Thy  cross,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Has  borne  the  awful  load 
Of  sins  that  none  could  bear 
But  the  incarnate  God  : 


To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 


For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 


4  Thy  death,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Has  paid  the  ransom  due ; 
Ten  thousand  deaths  like  mine 
Would  have  been  all  too  few 


To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 

231 


For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  ilee? 


MAN. 

423  L.  M.  145 

One  believing  Look. 

1  Could  I  recall  the  buried  past, 
And  all  its  richest  offerings  cast 
Before  thee,  Lord,  what  wouldst  thou  see 
But  sin  in  them,  and  guilt  in  me  ? 

2  A  backward  glance, — shame  paints  my  cheek; 
An  inward, — all  is  vile  and  weak ; 

But  looking  upward,  clear  and  long, 

Light  streams  o'er  all — for  there  I'm  strong ; 

3  Strong  in  the  strength  of  him  who  died — 
The  Kighteous,  yet  the  Crucified  ! — 
Strong  in  the  strength  of  him  who  lives, 
And  grace  to  help  in  weakness  gives. 

424  C.  M.  164 

All  due  to  Grace. 

1  All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 

My  death,  was  all  mine  own ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine ; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  thine,  and  only  thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage — all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty — is  thine. 

4  Thy  grace  that  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

It  taught  me  to  believe ; 
Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live. 

5  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth, 

All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  thee. 
232 


TRUSTING   IN   CUEIST. 

425  L.  M.  124 

Self-righteousness  renounced. 

1  No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake; 
Oh,  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne : 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands 

By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

426  s.  m.  180 

Salvation  through  Christ. 

1  Not  what  J  feel  or  do 

Can  give  me  peace  with  God, 
Not  all  my  prayers  and  sighs  and  tears 
Can  bear  my  awTful  load. 

2  Thy  work  alone,  O  Christ, 

Can  ease  this  weight  of  sin ; 
Thy  blood  alone,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Can  give  me  peace  within. 

3  Thy  love  to  me,  O  God, 

Not  mine,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest, 
And  set  my  .spirit  free. 

4  'Tis  Christ  who  saveth  me, 

A  ml  freely  pardon  gives  ; 
I  love  because  lie  lovetli  me, 
I  live  because  lie  lives. 
ua  233 


MAN. 

427  C.  M.  143 

Pleading  Christ's  Death. 

1  Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne, 

And  all  thy  glory  see ; 
This  is  my  stay,  and  this  alone, 
That  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  How  can  a  soul  condemned  to  die, 

Escape  the  j  ust  decree  ? 
Helpless,  and  full  of  sin  am  I, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Burdened  with  sin's  oppressive  chain, 

Oh,  how  can  I  get  free  ? 
No  peace  can  all  my  efforts  gain, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

4  And,  Lord,  when  I  behold  thy  face, 

This  must  be  all  my  plea ; 
Save  me  by  thy  almighty  grace, 
For  Jesus  died  for  me. 

428  L.M.  6l.  128 

The  Death  of  Christ  sufficient. 

1  When  time  seems  short  and  death  is  near, 
And  I  am  pressed  by  doubt  and  fear, 
And  sins,  an  overflowing  tide, 

Assail  my  peace  on  every  side, 

This  thought  my  refuge  still  shall  be, 

I  know  the  Saviour  died  for  me. 

2  If  grace  were  bought,  I  could  not  buy ; 
If  grace  were  coined,  no  wealth  have  I ; 
By  grace  alone  I  draw  my  breath, 
Held  up  from  everlasting  death  ; 

Yet,  since  I  know  his  grace  is  free, 
I  know  the  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  My  faith  is  weak,  but  'tis  thy  gift ; 
Thou  canst  my  helpless  soul  uplift, 
And  say,  "  Thy  bonds  of  death  are  riven, 
Thy  sins  by  me  are  all  forgiven ; 

And  thou  shalt  live  from  guilt  set  free, 
For  I,  thy  Saviour,  died  for  thee." 
234 


TRUSTING    IN   CHRIST. 

429  C.  P.  M.  226 

The  only  Foundation. 

1  Had  I  ten  thousand  gifts  beside, 
I'd  cleave  to  Jesus  crucified, 

And  build  on  him  alone; 
For  no  foundation  is  there  giv'n 
( )n  which  to  place  my  hopes  of  heav'n, 

But  Christ,  the  corner-stone. 

2  Possessing  Christ  I  all  poS£ 

Wisdom  and  strength  and  righteousness. 

And  holiness  complete; 
Bold  in  his  name,  I  dare  draw  nigh 
Before  the  Ruler  of  the  sky, 

And  all  his  justice  meet. 

3  There  is  no  path  to  heav'nly  bliss, 
To  solid  joy  or  lasting  peace, 

But  Christ,  th'  appointed  road; 
Oh,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  way, 
By  faith  rejoice  and  praise  and  pray, 

Till  we  sit  down  with  God. 

430  C  M.  115 

Saints  in  the  Hands  of  Christ. 

1  Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 

My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hand-, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep  ; 
All,  whom  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Xor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favorites  from  his  breast  ; 
Within  the  bosom  of  his  love 
Thev  must  forever  i 


MAN. 

431  7a.  6l.  152 

Christ  all  in  all. 

1  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  his  blood  for  me ; 
Died  that  I  might  live  on  high, 
Died  that  I  might  never  die ; 
As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 

I  am  his  and  he  is  mine. 

2  Oh,  the  height  of  Jesus'  love ! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity ; 

Love  that  found  me,  wondrous  thought ! 
Found  me  when  I  sought  him  not ! 

3  Chief  of  sinners  tnvugh  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me ; 

All  my  wants  to  him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  his  own ; 
Safe  with  him  from  earthly  strife, 
He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 

432  c.  m.  141 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

1  Tuou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord : 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  thy  holy  word, 
A  feeble  child  of  dust. 

2  I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea ; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  When  storms  of  fierce  temptation  beat, 

And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 
My  hope  within  the  veil. 

4  From  strife  of  tongues  and  bitter  words, 

My  spirit  flies  to  thee ; 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords, 
My  Saviour  died  for  me. 


TKUSTING  IN  CHRIST. 

433  C.  M.  141 

My  Hiding  Place. 

1  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

In  danger  and  distress ; 
My  weary  spirit  turns  to  thee 
When  thronging  terrors  press. 

2  And,  oh,  with  bounding  heart  I  praise 

Thy  free,  exhaustless  grace ; 
Thou  never  to  my  needy  cry 
Turn'st  an  upbraiding  face. 

3  Thy  ready  hand  applies  the  blood 

That  makes  the  conscience  clean  ; 

Thy  gentle  voice  the  pardon  breathes 
That  stills  the  storm  within. 

4  Good  Shepherd,  thy  most  helpless  lamb 

Within  thy  bosom  hide ; 

Set  me  a  seal  upon  thy  heart, 

And  let  me  there  abide. 

434  L.  M.  130 

Robe  of  Righteousness. 

1  Jesus,  thy  robe  of  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress : 
'Mid  flaming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, — 

"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice; 
Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness. 

•j:;7 


MAN. 

435  7s  &  6s.  172 

He  hath  borne  our  Griefs. 

1  I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load. 

2  I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  stain  remains. 

3  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus ; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  him ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 

4  I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 
He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

436  7s  &  6s.  172 

Hesting  on  Jesus. 

1  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine, 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 
I  on  his  breast  recline. 

2  I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 
His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  child. 

4  I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises 
To  learn  the  angels'  song. 
238 


TRUSTING  IN  CHRIST. 

437  8s  &  G.  176 

Prayer  for  Christ's  Intercession. 

1  O  thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  Friend, 
Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end, 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend, 

That  thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 

2  When  weary  in  the  Christian  race, 
Far  off  appears  my  resting  place, 
And,  fainting,  I  mistrust  thy  grace, 

Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

3  When  I  have  erred  and  gone  astray, 
Afar  from  thine  and  wisdom's  way, 
And  see  no  glimmering,  guiding  ray, 

Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

4  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold, 
Strives  from  thy  cross  to  loose  my  hold, 
Then  with  thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 

And  plead,  oh,  plead  for  me ! 

5  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
Darkened  with  anguish,  guilt,  and  fear, 
Then  to  my  fainting  sight  appear, 

Pleading  in  heaven  for  me. 

438  S.  M.  193 

The  Safety  of  the  Christian. 

1  I  STAND  on  Zion's  mount, 

And  view  my  starry  crown ; 
No  power  on  earth  my  hope  can  shake, 
Nor  hell  can  thrust  me  down. 

2  The  lofty  hills  and  towers, 

That  lift  their  heads  on  high, 
Shall  all  be  leveled  low  in  dust — 
Their  very  names  shall  die. 

3  The  vaulted  heavens  shall  fall, 

Built  by  Jehovah's  hands; 
But  firmer  than  the  heavens,  the  Rock 

Of  my  salvation  stands. 
239 


MAN. 

439  H.  M.  205 

The  finished  Work. 

1  Done  is  the  work  that  saves ; 

Once  and  forever  done  : 
Finished  the  righteousness 

That  clothes  the  unrighteous  one. 
The  love  that  blesses  us  below 
Is  flowing  freely  to  us  now. 

2  The  sacrifice  is  o'er ; 

The  veil  is  rent  in  twain ; 
The  mercy-seat  is  red 

With  blood  of  victim  slain ; 
Why  stand  we  then  without,  in  fear? 
The  blood  divine  invites  us  near. 

3  Upon  the  mercy-seat 

The  High  Priest  sits  within ; 
The  blood  is  in  his  hand 

Which  makes  and  keeps  us  clean. 
With  boldness  let  us  now  draw  near, 
That  blood  has  banished  every  fear. 

440  L.  M.  149 

Trust  in  Christ. 

1  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life,  my  light, 
My  strength  by  day,  my  trust  by  night, 
On  earth  I'm  but  a  passing  guest, 
And  sorely  with  my  sins  oppressed. 

2  Since  thou  hast  died,  the  pure,  the  just, 
I  take  my  homeward  way  in  trust ; 
The  gates  of  heaven,  Lord,  open  wide, 
When  here  I  may  no  more  abide. 

3  And  when  the  last  great  day  is  come, 

And  thou,  our  Judge,  shalt  speak  the  doom, 
Let  me  with  joy  behold  the  light, 
And  set  me  then  upon  thy  right. 

4  Ah  !  then  I  have  my  heart's  desire, 
WThen,  singing  with  the  angels'  choir, 
Among  the  ransomed  of  thy  grace 
Forever  I  behold  thy  face. 

240 


TRUSTING   IN   CHKIST. 

441  L.  M.  145 

Jesus  pleads  for  me. 

1  Before  the  throne  of  God  above 

I  have  a  strong,  a  perfect  plea  ; 
A  great  High  Priest,  whose  name  is  Love, 
"Who  ever  lives  and  pleads  for  me. 

2  My  name  is  graven  on  his  hands, 

My  name  is  written  on  his  heart ; 
I  know  that  while  in  heaven  he  stands 
No  tongue  can  bid  me  thence  depart. 

3  Because  the  sinless  Saviour  died, 

My  sinful  soul  is  counted  free ; 
For  God,  the  Just,  is  satisfied 
To  look  on  him  and  pardon  me. 

4  One  with  himself,  I  cannot  die  ; 

My  soul  is  purchased  by  his  blood  ; 
Mv  life  is  hid  with  Christ  on  high, 

With  Christ,  my  Saviour  and  my  God. 

442  C  M.  Gl.  183 

The  Surety sh  ip  of  Jesus. 

1  O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  thy  head ; 

Our  load  was  laid  on  thee ; 
Thou  stoodest  in  the  sinner's  stead, 

Barest  all  my  ill  for  me : 
A  victim  led,  thy  blood  was  shed  ; 

Now  there's  no  load  for  me. 

2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup, 

O  Christ,  'twas  full  for  thee ; 
But  thou  hast  drained  the  last  dark  drop; 

'Tis  empty  now  for  me. 
That  bitter  cup,  love  drank  it  up; 

Now  blessing's  draught  for  me. 

3  For  me,  Lord  Jesus,  thou  hast  died, 

And  I  have  died  in  thee ; 
Thou'rt  risen  ;  my  bands  are  all  untied; 

And  now  thou  liv'st  in  me. 
When  purified,  made  while,  and  tried. 

Thy  glory  then  for  me. 
v  241 


MAN. 

443  L.  M.  125 

Completeness. 

1  Complete  in  thee, — no  work  of  mine 
May  take,  dear  Lord,  the  place  of  thine ; 
Thy  blood  has  pardon  bought  for  me, 
And  I  am  now  complete  in  thee. 

2  Complete  in  thee, — no  more  shall  sin, 
Thy  grace  has  conquered,  reign  within ; 
Thy  voice  will  bid  the  tempter  flee, 
And  I  shall  stand  complete  in  thee. 

3  Complete  in  thee, — each  want  supplied, 
And  no  good  thing  to  me  denied, 
Since  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  wilt  be, 

I  ask  no  more, — complete  in  thee. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  when,  before  thy  bar, 
All  tribes  and  tongues  assembled  are, 
Among  thy  chosen  may  I  be 

At  thy  right  hand, — complete  in  thee. 

444  C.  M.  6l.  183 

The  Fearlessness  of  the  Believer. 

1  In  all  the  impotence  of  need, 

My  God,  I  count  on  thee ; 
And  in  the  Name  of  names  I  plead 

Intent  thy  power  to  see. 
The  foe  is  near,  I  will  not  fear, 

Thou  standest  up  for  me. 

2  I  watch  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 

I  dwell  beneath  thy  wings ; 
Thy  wisdom  undertakes  my  case, 

Thine  arm  salvation  brings. 
My  Shield  art  thou,  my  Buckler  now, 

My  victor  spirit  sings. 

3  My  God,  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  be 

My  Father  and  my  Guide ; 
The  sprinkled  blood  assurcth  me 

How  well  thou  dost  provide. 
At  peace  and  free,  I  walk  with  thee, 

No  more  to  leave  thy  side. 
242 


TRUSTING   IH   CHRIST. 

445  8s  &  7s.  190 

Trusting  in  Jesus. 

1  Who  trusts  in  God  a  strong  abode 

In  heaven  and  earth  possesses ; 
Who  looks  in  love  to  Christ  above, 
No  fear  his  heart  oppresses. 

2  In  only  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  see 

Sweet  hope  and  consolation, 
My  shield  from  foes,  my  balm  for  woes, 
My  great  and  sure  salvation. 

3  In  all  the  strife  of  mortal  life 

My  foot  shall  stand  securely ; 
Temptation's  hour  shall  lose  its  power, 
For  thou  wilt  guard  me  surely. 

4  O  God,  renew  with  heavenly  dew, 

My  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
And  be  thou  mine  and  keep  me  thine 
For  Jesus'  saving  merit. 

446  L.  M.  #  125 

Security  of  the  Believer. 

1  How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 

To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations,  sharp  and  long, 

My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up; 

A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope 

In  oaths  and  promises  and  blood. 
243 


.MAX. 

44:7  L.  M.  219 

All  Things  in  Christ. 

1  Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free, 
What  need  I  that  is  not  in  thee? 

Full  pardon,  strength  to  meet  the  day, 
And  peace  which  none  can  take  away. 

2  Doth  sickness  fill  the  heart  with  fear  ? 
;Tis  sweet  to  know  that  thou  art  near. 

Am  I  with  dread  of  justice  tried? 
'Tis  sweet  to  feel  that  Christ  hath  died. 

3  In  life,  thy  promises  of  aid 
Forbid  my  heart  to  be  afraid ; 

In  death,  peace  gently  veils  the  eyes; 
Christ  rose,  and  I  shall  surely  rise. 

4  O  all-sufficient  Saviour,  be 
This  all-sufficiency  to  me ; 

Nor  pain  nor  sin  nor  death  can  harm 
The  weakest  shielded  by  thine  arm. 

448  »C.  M.  158 

The  new  Covenant  sealed. 

1 "  The  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
Shall  stand  forever  good  ;" 
He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  my  worthless  name ; 
I  seal  the  promise  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath ; 
'Twas  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratified  in  death. 

4  The  light  and  strength,  the  pardoning  grace, 

And  glory  shall  be  mine ; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 
.  244 


TRUSTING   IN   CIIKIST. 

449  C.  M.  142 

Fear  not. 

1  Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
For  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
In  one  perpetual  .stream. 

2  "Fear  not"  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain ; 
His  arm  will  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  "Fear  not"  the  want  of  outward  good; 

For  his  he  will  provide, 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  "  Fear  not"  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Xor  death's  relentless  sting; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

450  C.  M.  144 

Confidence  in  God. 

1  Soox  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 

"Ye  children,  seek  my  grace," 
My  heart  replied,  without  delay, 
"  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Xor  frown  my  soul  away; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  each  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want,  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  AVait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saint-, 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
An.'l  i;ii  exceed  pour  hope. 
v8  24o 


MAN. 

451  7s.  5l.  152 

Only  the  Crucified. 

1  Ask  ye  what  great  thing  I  know 
That  delights  and  stirs  me  so  ? 
What  the  high  reward  I  win  ? 
Whose  the  name  I  glory  in  ? 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

2  What  is  faith's  foundation  strong  ? 
What  awakes  my  lips  to  song? 
He  who  bore  my  sinful  load, 
Purchased  for  me  peace  with  God, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

3  Who  is  life  in  life  to  me  ? 

Who  the  death  of  death  will  be  ? 
Who  will  place  me  on  his  right, 
With  the  countless  hosts  of  light  ? 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

4  This  is  that  great  thing  I  know ; 
This  delights  and  stirs  me  so ; 
Faith  in  him  who  died  to  save, 
Him  who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

452  L.  M.  125 

The  Grasp  of  Faith. 

1  When  sins  and  fears,  prevailing,  rise, 

And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  lift  my  eyes ; 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ? 

And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort,  die  ? 
'Tis  fixed  on  thine  almighty  word, 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky. 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives  ; 
Here  I  may  build,  and  rest  secure. 


TRUSTING   IN   CHRIST. 

Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell; 

Forever  sure  the  promise  stands ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 

Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 


5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose ; 
If  Jesus  is  forever  mine, 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


453  7s  &  6s.  170 

The  old,  old  Story. 

1  Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 

Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 
Tell  me  the  story  simply, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary, 

And  helpless  and  defiled. 

2  Tell  me  the  story  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in — 
That  wonderful  redemption, 

God's  remedy  for  sin. 
Tell  me  the  story  often, 

For  I  forget  so  soon  ; 
The  "early  dew"  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

3  Tell  me  the  same  old  story, 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  (]{-av. 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story  : 

••  ( Jhrist  Jesus  makes  thee  whole," 
247 


MAN. 

454  C.  M.  142 

The  Gospel  a  Savor  of  Life  or  Death. 

1  Christ  and  his  cross  are  all  our,  theme ; 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word  ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  A  polios  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

455  7s.  212 

Winning  Souls  to  Christ. 

1  Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ? 
Tell  him  of  a  Saviour's  blood, 
Once  for  dying  sinners  spilt, 
To  atone  for  all  their  guilt. 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side ; 
How  his  head  with  thorns  was  crowned, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drowned ; 

3  How  he  yielded  up  his  breath ; 
How  he  agonized  in  death  ; 
How  he  lives  to  intercede : 
Christ  our  Advocate  and  Head. 

4  Tell  him  of  that  liberty 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free ; 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 

248 


TRUSTING   IX   CHRIST. 

456  8s  &  7s.  201 

Glorying  in  the  Cross. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me : 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming, 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

457  C.  M.  135 

Prayer  for  Faith. 

1  O  God  of  our  salvation,  Lord 

Of  wondrous  power  and  love, 
May  faith,  whereby  we  look  to  thee, 
Be  sent  us  from  above. 

2  'Tis  faith  that  gives  us  strength  to  fight, 

That  we  our  foes  may  quell ; 
'Tis  with  the  shield  of  faith  we  quench 
The  fiery  darts  of  hell. 

3  By  faith  we  make  our  prayers  to  thee 

In  that  most  holy  name, 
On  which,  for  mercy  and  for  peace, 
We  rest  our  humble  claim. 

4  For  thy  dear  sake,  assist  us,  Lord, 

To  run  our  heavenward  race; 
And,  oil,  may  no  unholy  life 
Our  holy  iaitli  disgrace ! 
24<J 


MAN. 

458  C.  M.  142 

The  Work  of  Faith. 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  us  from  its  snares ; 
It  yields  support  in  all  our  toils, 
And  softens  all  our  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

3  Faith  shows  the  promise  fully  sealed 

With  our  Redeemer's  blood ; 
It  helps  our  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

4  There,  still  unshaken,  would  we  rest, 

Till  this  frail  body  dies, 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wing, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 

459  L.  M.  125 

Without  Faith  it  is  imjwssible  to  please  God. 

1  Faith  is  a  living  power  from  heaven, 
Which  grasps  the  promise  God  has  given ; 
A  trust  that  cannot  be  o'erthrown, 
Securely  fixed  on  Christ  alone. 

2  Faith  finds  in  Christ  whate'er  we  need, 
To  save  and  strengthen,  guide  and  feed ; 
Strong  in  his  grace,  it  joys  to  share 

His  cross,  in  hope  his  crown  to  wear. 

3  Faith  feels  the  Spirit's  kindling  breath, 
In  hope  and  love  that  conquer  death ; 
Faith  brings  us  to  delight  in  God, 
And  blesses  e'en  his  smiting  rod. 

4  Such  faith  in  us,  O  God,  implant, 
And  to  our  prayers  thy  favor  grant, 
In  Jesus  Christ,  thy  saving  Son, 
Who  is  our  Fount  of  health  alone. 

250 


TRUSTING    IN   CHRIST. 

460  CM.  141 

Lord,  I  believe ;  help  thou  my  Unbelief. 

1  Lord,  I  believe  ;  thy  power  I  own, 

Thy  word  I  would  obey; 
I  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak ; 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes,  I  believe;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow ; 
"Help  thou  mine  unbelief!" 

461  L.  M.  124 

Thou  art  Mine. 

1  Yes,  thou  art  mine,  my  blessed  Lord  ; 

Forever  and  forever  mine : 
And,  purchased  with  thy  precious  blood, 
My  Lord  and  Saviour,  I  am  thine. 

2  Thy  spotless  righteousness  is  mine, 

Resplendent  now  before  the  throne ; 
In  thee  I  stand  accepted  there — 
In  thee,  O  Son  of  God,  alone. 

3  Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  is  mine,  for  thou 

Didst  send  him,  never  to  depart, 

Thine  own  sweet  Comforter,  to  dwell 

Within  the  temple  of  my  heart. 

4  Thy  rich  inheritance  is  mine: 

Joint  heir  with  thee  of  worlds  above, 
Lord,  in  thy  kingdom  I  shall  shine, 
And  reign  with  thee  in  endless  love. 
251 


MAN. 


LOVING    CHRIST. 

462  C.  M.  215 

Love  to  the  Lord  declared. 

1  I  love  the  Lord :  he  heard  ray  cries, 

And  pitied  every  groan  : 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord :  he  bowed  his  ear, 

And  chased  my  grief  away : 

Oh,  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distressed  : 

He  bade  my  pains  remove ; 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

463  C.  M.  144 

Christ  is  all. 

1  Compared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 

No  comeliness  I  see ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey  : 
Thyself  bestow ;  for  thee  alone 
My  all  in  all  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore  ; 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave, 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

Oh,  teach  me  to  resign ; 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 


LOVING   CHRIST. 

4G4:  8s  &  7s.  201 

"  I  would  love  thee" 

1  I  would  love  thee,  God  and  Father, 

My  Redeemer,  and  my  King; 
I  would  love  thee ;  for,  without  thee, 
Life  is  but  a  bitter  thing. 

2  I  would  love  thee;  every  blessing 

Flows  to  me  from  out  thy  throne : 
I  would  love  thee ;  lie  who  loves  thee 
Never  feels  himself  alone. 

3  I  would  love  thee  ;  look  upon  me, 

Ever  guide  me  with  thine  eye : 
I  would  love  thee ;  if  not  nourished 
By  thy  love,  my  soul  would  die. 

4  I  would  love  thee ;  I  have  vowed  it, 

On  thy  love  my  heart  is  set : 

While  I  love  thee,  I  will  never 

My  Redeemer's  blood  forget. 

465  8s,  7s  &  7s.  202 

Thou  Jcnowest  that  I  love  thee. 

1  I  will  love  th.ee,  all  my  treasure ; 

I  will  love  thee,  all  my  strength; 
I  will  love  thee  without  measure, 

And  without  a  stain  at  length  : 
I  will  love  thee,  Light  divine, 
Till  I  die  and  find  thee  mine. 

2  Be  my  heart  more  warmly  glowing, 

Sweet  and  calm  the  tears  I  shed ; 
And  its  love,  its  ardor,  showing, 

Let  my  spirit  onward  tread  : 
Near  to  thee,  and  nearer  still, 
Draw  this  heart,  this  mind,  this  will. 

3  I  will  love  in  joy  or  sorrow, 

AVhile  I  in  this  body  dwell; 
I  will  love  to-day,  to-morrow, 

With  a  love  no  words  can  tell : 
I  will  love  thee,  Light  divine, 
Till  I  die  and  find  thee  mine. 
w  253 


MAN. 

466  C.  M.  184 

Gratitude  to  Christ. 

1  I  love  thee,  O  my  God,  but  not 

For  what  I  hope  thereby ; 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  thee  not, 

Must  die  eternally : 
I  love  thee,  O  my  God,  and  still 

I  ever  will  love  thee, 
Solely  because  my  God  thou  art, 

Who  first  hast  loved  me. 

2  For  me,  to  lowest  depths  of  woe 

Thou  didst  thyself  abase ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  cross,  the  shame, 

And  manifold  disgrace. 
For  me  didst  suffer  pains  unknown, 

Blood-sweat  and  agony, 
Yea,  death  itself, — all,  all  for  me, 

For  me,  thine  enemy. 

3  Then  shall  I  not,  O  Saviour  mine ! 

Shall  I  not  love  thee  well  ? 
Not  with  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 

Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 
Not  with  the  hope  of  earning  aught, 

Nor  seeking  a  reward, 
But  freely,  fully,  as  thyself 

Hast  loved  me,  O  Lord ! 


467  8s  &  7s.  189 

"  I  am  a  Miracle  of  Grace" 

1  Hail,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus  ! 
Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing ; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 

Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
Oh,  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven ! 

Oh,  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, — 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace ! 
25 1 


LOVING   CHRIST. 

2  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way: 
Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness : 
Love  I  much  ?    I've  much  forgiven, — ■ 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace ! 

3  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir ! 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above ! 
While,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love : 
That  blest  moment  I  received  him 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace : 
Love  I  much  ?    I've  much  forgiven, — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace ! 

468  7s.  6l.  153 

Jesus  only. 

1  Blessed  Saviour,  thee  I  love 
All  my  other  joys  above ; 

All  my  hopes  in  thee  abide, 
Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside : 
Ever  let  my  glory  be 
Only,  only,  only  thee. 

2  Once  again  beside  the  cross 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss ; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day: 
Hence,  vain  shadows!  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

3  Blessed  Saviour,  thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live  and  thine  to  die  ; 
Height  or  depth  or  earthly  powY 
Ne'er  shall  hide  niv  Saviour  more: 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be 

Only,  only,  only  thee. 
255 


MAS. 

469  C.  P.  M.  226 

The  Fulness  of  Christ's  Love. 

1  O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art ! 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee  ? 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die,  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell : 
No  mortal  can  its  riches  tell, 

Nor  first-born  sons  of  light  : 
In  vain  they  long  its  depths  to  see ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  the  breadth,  the  height. 

3  Oh  that  I  could  forever  sit 

In  transport  at  my  Saviour's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice  ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss ; 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  hear  my  Saviour's  voice. 

470  L.  M.  125 

The  Teaching  of  Jesus. 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  gladness  filled  the  place ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  "  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest :" 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ; 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay; 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

25G 


LOVING   CUEIST. 

471  7s.  Gl.  136 

Obligations  to  Christ  manifested. 

1  Chosen,  not  for  good  in  me, 
Wakened  up  from  wrath  to  flee, 
Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 
By  the  Spirit  sanctified, — 
Teach  me,  Lord,  on  earth  to  show, 
By  my  love,  how  much  I  owe. 

2  Oft  the  nights  of  sorrow  reign  ; 
Weeping,  sickness,  sighing,  pain ; 
But  a  night  thine  anger  burns ; 
Morning  comes,  and  joy  returns: 
God  of  comforts,  bid  me  show 
To  thy  poor  how  much  I  owe. 

3  When  in  flowery  paths  I  tread, 
Oft  by  sin  I'm  captive  led'; 
Oft  I  fall,  but  still  arise; 
Jesus  comes,  the  tempter  flies : 
Blessed  Jesus,  bid  me  show 
Weary  sinners  all  I  owe. 

472  L.  M.  171 

Enjoyment  of  Christ's  Love. 

1  Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray! 

All  pain  before  its  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 
Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  love  my  soul  inflame, 

And  to  thy  service  sweetly  bind; 
Transfuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  thy  mind. 

4  Thy  love,  in  sufferings,  be  my  peace; 

Thy  love,  in  weakness,  make  me  strong; 
And,  when  the  storms  <»(*  life  shall  cease, 
Thy  love  shall  be  in  heaven  mv  song, 
w2  257 


MAN. 

473  C.  M.  157 

Christ  loved  unseen. 

1  Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 

That  radiant  form  of  thine ; 
The  veil  of  sense  hangs  dark  between 
Thy  blessed  face  and  mine. 

2  I  see  thee  not,  I  hear  thee  not, 

Yet  art  thou  oft  with  me ; 
And  earth  hath  ne'er  so  dear  a  spot, 
As  where  I  meet  with  thee. 

3  Yet  though  I  have  not  seen,  and  still 

Must  rest  in  faith  alone, 
I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord ;  and  will, 
Unseen,  but  not  unknown. 

4  When  death  these  mortal  eyes  shall  seal, 

And  still  this  throbbing  heart, 
The  rending  veil  shall  thee  reveal, 
All  glorious  as  thou  art. 

474  7s  &  6s.  172 

The  exceeding  Riches  of  his  Grace. 

1  O  Lord,  thy  love's  unbounded ; 

So  full,  so  sweet,  so  free, 
Our  thoughts  are  all  confounded, 
Whene'er  we  think  on  thee. 

2  For  us,  thou  cam'st  from  heaven, 

For  us  to  bleed  and  die ; 
That,  purchased  and  forgiven, 
We  might  ascend  on  high. 

3  Oh,  let  this  love  constrain  us 

To  give  our  hearts  to  thee ; 
Let  nothing  henceforth  pain  us, 
But  that  which  paineth  thee. 

4  Our  joy,  our  one  endeavor, 

Through  suffering,  conflict,  shame, 
To  serve  thee,  gracious  Saviour, 
And  magnify  thv  name. 

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475 


476 


LOVING  CHBIST. 

L.  M.  6l.  129 

More  Love  desired. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,- my  God,  my  all, 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore ; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  Jesus,  too  late  I  thee  have  sought ; 
How  can  I  love  thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  extol  thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  thy  name  ? 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore ; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

3  Jesus,  what  didst  thou  find  in  me, 
That  thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 

How  great  the  joy  that  thou  hast  brought, 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore; 
Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

4  Jesus,  of  thee  shall  be  my  song ; 
To  thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong ; 
All  that  I  have  or  own  is  thine, 

And  thou,  blest  Saviour,  thou  art  mine. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore ; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 


6s  &  4s.  181 

The  Name  of  Jesus  praised. 

Jesus,  thy  name  I  love, 
All  other  names  above, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 
Oh,  thou  art  all  to  me ; 
Nothing  to  please  \  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

209 


MAN. 

2  Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 
Hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 
Oh,  wondrous  is  thy  love, 
All  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

3  When  unto  thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 
What  need  I  now  to  fear  ? 
What  earthly  grief  or  care, 
Since  thou  art  ever  near  ? 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 


477  8s  &  7s.  190 

The  Name  of  Jesus. 

1  There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 

No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven, 
The  name  before  his  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 

We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 

And  hail  him  blessed  Jesus ; 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  so  sweet,  as  Jesus. 

2  And  when  he  hnng  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  this  name  above  him, 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
Forevermore  must  love  him. 

3  So  now,  upon  his  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  he  ever  reigns, 
The  Prince  and  Saviour  Jesus. 

4  O  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  name, 

Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never ; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  forever. 

2i;o 


LOVING  CHRIST. 

478  C.  M.  1G2 

Christ  precious, 

1  Jesus,  delightful,  charming  name  ! 

It  spreads  a  fragrance  round ; 
Justice  and  mercy,  truth  and  peace, 
In  union  here  are  found. 

2  He  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  strength ; 

In  him  all  glories  meet; 
He  is  a  shade  above  our  heads, 
A  li»*ht  to  iruide  our  feet. 

3  The  thickest  clouds  are  soon  dispersed, 

If  Jesus  shows  his  face ; 

To  weary,  heavy-laden  souls 

He  is  the  resting-place. 

4  "When  storms  arise  and  tempests  blow, 

He  speaks  the  stilling  word  ; 
The  threatening  billows  cease  to  flow, 
The  winds  obey  their  Lord. 

479  L.  M.  171 

A  Xame  above  every  Name. 

1  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
Jehovah  Jesus,  name  divine, 

On  which  to  rest  for  sins  forgiven, 

For  peace  with  God,  for  hope  of  heaven. 

2  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  cares  and  fears  and  griefs  are  mine, 
That,  with  a  gracious  power,  can  heal 
Each  care  and  fear  and  grief  I  feel. 

3  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  called  my  spirit  to  resign, 

To  bear  me  through  that  latest  strife, 
And  even  in  death  to  be  my  life. 

4  Xame,  above  eveyy  name,  thy  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  : 
Jehovah  Jesus,  name  divine, 

Bock  of  salvation,  thou  art  mine. 
•10 1 


MAN. 

480  C.  M.  166 

God  in  Christ. 

1  Dearest  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Saviour  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The. Father  smiles  again  ; 
Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy,  begin; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear ; 
His  grace  removes  my  sin. 

481  C.  M.  203 

Praise  for  Mediation. 

1  Father,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace ; 

I  bless  my  Saviour's  name ; 

He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor, 

And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  high  ; 

His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finished  all  thy  will. 

3  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God ; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates ; 
And  glory,  purchased  by  his  blood, 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

4  Let  heaven  and  all  that  dwell  on  high, 

To  God  their  voices  raise ; 
While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  his  praise. 

262 


LOVING   CHRIST. 

482  C.  M.  199 

The  Name  of  Jems. 

1  There  is  a  name  I  love  to  hear, 

I  Jove  to  sing  its  worth  ; 
It  sounds  like  music  in  mine  ear, 
The  sweetest  name  on  earth. 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  Saviour's  love, 

Who  died  to  set  me  free ; 
It  tells  me  of  his  precious  blood, 
The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  I  love  so  well, 

The  name  I  love  to  hear ! 
Xo  saint  on  earth  its  worth  can  tell, 
Xo  heart  conceive  how  dear. 

4  This  name  shall  shed  its  fragrance  still 

Along  this  thorny  road ; 
Shall  sweetly  smooth  the  rugged  hill 
That  leads  me  up  to  God. 

483  C.  M.  158 

The  Name  of  Jesus  precious. 

1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
?Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

4  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 

And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


MAN. 

484  L.  M.  120 

"No  other  Friend  can  I  desire." 

1  My  precious  Lord,  for  thy  dear  name 
I  bear  the  cross,  despise  the  shame ; 
Nor  do  I  faint  while  thou  art  near; 

I  lean  on  thee ;  how  can  I  fear  ? 

2  No  other  name  but  thine  is  given 

To  cheer  my  soul  in  earth  or  heaven ; 
No  other  wealth  will  I  require; 
No  other  friend  can  I  desire. 

3  Yea,  into  nothing  would  I  fall 
For  thee  alone,  my  All  in  all ; 
To  feel  thy  love,  my  only  joy ; 
To  tell  thy  love,  my  sole  employ. 

485  C.  M.  162 

The  Name  of  Jesus  loved. 

1  Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name ; 

;Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust : 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there, — 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  last,  laboring  breath, 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

2G4 


LOVING   CHRIST. 

486  7s.  188 

Searching  Inquiry. 

1     Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord ; 
'Tis  the  Saviour  ;  hear  his  word  : 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee : 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

2"I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  eare 

Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be ; 
Yet  will  J  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 

Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 

AVhen  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be : 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore ; 
Oh,  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

487  C.  M.  197 

Most  glorious  King. 

1  O  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful, 

Thou  Conqueror  renown'd, 
Thou  sweetness  most  ineffable, 
In  whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 

2  When  once  thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine, 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart, 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 
x  26n 


MAX. 


3  O  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below, 

Thou  Fount  of  living  fire, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
And  all  we  can  desire. 

4  Jesus,  may  all  confess  thy  name, 

Thy  wondrous  love  adore ; 
And,  seeking  thee,  themselves  inflame 
To  seek  thee  more  and  more. 


HAPPY    IN    CHRIST. 

488  8s  &  7s.  189 

Joy  at  the  Cross. 

1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 

Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Love  and  grief,  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe ; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  in  his  gracious  eye. 

4  Here  I'll  sit,  forever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

266 


HAPPX    IN   CHRIST. 

489  C.  M.  204 

The  Christian' a  Happiness. 
1    How  happy's  every  child  of  grace, 
Who  knows  his  sins  forgiven  ! 
"  This  earth,"  he  cries,  "  is  not  my  place, 
I  seek  my  home  in  heaven. 

2"  A  country  far  from  mortal  sight — 
Yet,  oh,  by  faith,  I  see 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight, 
The  heaven  prepared  for  me." 

3  Oh,  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours, 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay ! 
We  more  than  taste  the  heavenly  powers, 
And  antedate  that  day. 

4  We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  concealed, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 
Our  earthen  vessels  filled. 

490  C.  M.  204 

Supporting  Grace. 

1  How  happy  is  the  Christian's  state ! 

His  sins  are  all  forgiven ; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace, 
And  lifts  his  hopes  to  heaven. 

2  Though,  in  the  rugged  path  of  life, 

He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh, 
Yet,  trusting  in  the  Lord,  he  finds 
Supporting  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If,  to  prevent  his  wandering  steps, 

He  feels  the  chastening  rod, 
The  gentle  stroke  shall  bring  him  back 
To  his  forgiving  God. 

4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes, 

To  call  his  soul  away, 
His  soul  in  raptures  will  ascend 
To  everlasting  day. 
267 


MAX. 

491  6s  &  9s.  167 

Joy  of  a  Convert. 

1  Oh,  how  happy  are  they 
Who  their  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above ! 

Tongue  can  never  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine 
When  the  favor  divine 

I  had  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

When  at  first  I  believed, 

What  true  joy  I  received  ! 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus'  sweet  name ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 

My  Redeemer  to  know7 ; 
And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song : 

Oh,  that  all  his  salvation  might  see ! 

"He  hath  loved  me,"  I  cried, 

"  He  hath  suffered  and  died 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me." 

5  Oh,  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ! 

Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 

492  C.  M.  197 

The  Grown  of  Jesus. 
1  The  head  that  once  was  crown'd  with  thorns 
Is  crown'd  with  glory  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 
268 


HAPPY    IX   CHRIST. 

2  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 
And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

3  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

4  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  him  above  : 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  his  love. 

5  The  cross  he  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  him, 
His  people's  hope,  his  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

493  8s  &  7s.  186 

The  elder  Brother. 

1  Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth 

With  a  brother's  tender  care ; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 

2  Yes,  for  me  he  standeth  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above ; 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 

3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  he  sheddeth 

Joys  unearthly,  love  and  light; 
And  to  cover  me  he  spreadeth 
His  paternal  wing  of  might. 

4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  he  dwelleth ; 

I  in  him,  and  he  in  me. 
And  my  empty  soul  he  filleth, 
Here  and  through  eternity. 

5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning, 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven  : 
Such  the  joyful  Mm"'  of  moraine, 
Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 
x2 


MAX. 

494:  7s.  6l.  136 

Blessedness  of  Trust  in  Christ 

1  Saviour,  happy  should  I  be, 
Could  I  always  trust  in  thee ; 
Trust  thy  wisdom  me  to  guide ; 
Trust  thy  goodness  to  provide ; 
Trust  thy  saving  love  and  power ; 
Trust  thee  every  day  and  hour. 

2  Trust  thee  as  the  only  light 
In  the  darkest  hour  of  night ; 
Trust  in  sickness,  trust  in  health ; 
Trust  in  poverty  and  wealth  ; 
Trust  in  joy,  and  trust  in  grief; 
Trust  thy  promise  for  relief. 

3  Trust  thy  blood  to  cleanse  my  soul ; 
Trust  thy  grace  to  make  me  Avhole ; 
Trust  thee  living,  dying  too  ; 
Trust  thee  all  my  journey  through ; 
Trust  thee  till  my  feet  shall  be 
Planted  on  the  crystal  sea. 

495  S.  M.  159 

The  Rest  of  Faith. 

1  If  Jesus  be  my  friend, 

And  I  to  him  belong, 
I  care  not  what  my  foes  intend, 
Though  fierce  they  be  and  strong. 

2  I  rest  upon  the  ground 

Of  Jesus  and  his  blood ; 
For  I  in  him  alone  have  found 
The  true,  eternal  good. 

3  My  heart  for  gladness  springs ; 

It  cannot  more  be  sad ; 
For  very  joy  it  smiles  and  sings, 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 

4  The  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes, 

Is  Christ,  the  Lord  I  love ; 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  me  above. 
270 


HAPPY   IN   CIIPJST. 

496  C.  M.  232 

Perfect  Peace. 

1  A  MIND  at  perfect  peace  with  God, 

Oh,  what  a  word  is  this ! 
A  sinner  reconciled  through  blood, 
This,  this  indeed  is  peace. 

2  By  nature  and  by  practice  far, 

How  very  far  from  God  ! 
Yet  now,  by  grace,  brought  nigh  to  him, 
Through  faith  in  Jesus'  blood. 

3  So  nigh,  so  very  nigh  to  God, 

I  cannot  nearer  be ; 
For  in  the  person  of  his  Son 
I  am  as  near  as  he. 

4  So  dear,  so  very  dear  to  God, 

More  dear  I  cannot  be ; 
The  love  wherewith  he  loves  the  Son, 
Such  is  his  love  to  me. 

497  7s.  207 

Joy  in  Christ. 

1  Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day; 

Joyful  let  the  seasons  be ; 
Let  us  sing,  for  well  we  may; 
Jesus,  we  will  sing  of  thee. 

2  Should  thy  people  silent  be, 

Then  the  very  stones  would  sing: 
What  a  debt  we  owe  to  thee, 

Thee,  our  Saviour,  thee,  our  King  ! 

3  Joyful  are  we  now  to  own, 

Rapture  thrills  us  as  we  trace 
All  the  deeds  thy  love  hath  done, 
All  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 

4  'Tis  thy  grace  alone  can  save; 

Every  blessing  comes  from  thee: 
All  we  have  and  hope  to  have, 
All  we  are  and  hope  to  be. 

l!7l 


MAN. 

498  6s  &  4s.  185 

My  Beloved  is  mine. 

1  Now  I  have  found  a  friend, 
Whose  love  shall  never  end ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Though  earthly  joys  decrease, 
Though  human  friendships  cease, 
Now  I  have  lasting  peace ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

2  Though  I  grow  poor  and  old, 
He  will  my  faith  uphold  ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
He  shall  my  wants  supply; 
His  precious  blood  is  nigh ; 
Naught  can  my  hope  destroy; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

3  When  earth  shall  pass  away, 
In  the  great  judgment  day, 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Oh,  wrhat  a  glorious  thing, 
Then  to  behold  my  King, 
On  tuneful  harps  to  sing, 

Jesus  is  mine ! 

499  S.  M.  233 

Peace  with  God. 

1  I  heae  the  words  of  love, 

I  gaze  upon  the  blood, 
I  see  the  mighty  sacrifice, 
And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

2  ?Tis  everlasting  peace, 

Sure  as  Jehovah's  name ; 
?Tis  stable  as  his  steadfast  throne, 
For  evermore  the  same. 

3  The  clouds  may  go  and  come, 

And  storms  may  sweep  my  sky, 
This  blood-sealed  friendship  changes  not, 
The  cross  is  ever  nigh. 

272 


HAPPY  IN  CHEIST. 

4  I  change,  he  changes  not, 

The  Christ  can  never  die ; 
His  love,  not  mine,  the  resting-place, 
His  truth,  not  mine,  the  tie. 

5  I  know  he  liveth  now 

At  God's  right  hand  above ; 
I  know  the  throne  on  which  he  sits ; 
I  know  his  truth  and  love. 

500  C.  M.  158 

The  Heart  at  Best 

1  My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God  ; 

I  will  give  thanks  and  sing, 
My  heart  has  found  the  secret  source 
Of  every  precious  thing. 

2  I  thirst  for  springs  of  heavenly  life, 

And  from  thyself  they  rise ; 
I  seek  the  treasure  of  thy  love, 
And  close  at  hand  it  lies. 

3  Thus  a  new  song  is  in  my  mouth, 

To  long-loved  music  set : 
Glory  to  thee  for  all  the  grace 
I  have  not  tasted  yet. 

4  I  have  a  heritage  of  joy 

That  yet  I  cannot  see  : 
But  he  who  bled  to  make  it  mine 
Is  keeping  it  for  me. 

5  My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God ; 

My  heart  is  in  thy  care ; 
And  while  it  finds  its  joy  in  thee, 
Can  trust  thee  everywhere. 

501  C.  M.  197 

Forgiveness  of  Sin  upon  Confession. 

1  Oh,  blessed  souls  are  they 

Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er ; 

Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 


MAN. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound, 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray ; 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

502  C.  M.  135 

The  Change  effected  by  Grace. 

1  When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, 

And  changed  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  owned  thy  power  divine ; 
"Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night, 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

503  S.  M.  243 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 
1  Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
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HAPPY    IX   CHRIST. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  the  place ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  hi  oh. 


&' 


504  L.  M.  149 

Delight  in  Christ 

1  Jesus,  thou  joy  of  loving  hearts, 

Thou  Fount  of  life,  thou  Light  of  men, 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood ; 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  thee  thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  thee,  All  in  all. 

3  We  taste  thee,  O  thou  living  bread, 

And  long  to  feast  upon  thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  thee,  the  fountain-head, 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  thee  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast  ; 
Glad  when  thy  gracious  smile  we  sec, 
Blest  when  our  faith  can  hold  thee  fast. 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay ; 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright; 
Chase  the  dark  nighl  of  sin  away  ; 

Shed  o'er  the  world  thy  holv  light. 

'27 r>  ' 


MAX. 

505  L.  M.  150 

Joy  of  Conversion. 

1  Oh,  happy  day !  when  first  we  felt 
Our  souls  with  deep  contrition  melt, 
And  saw  our  sins,  of  crimson  guilt, 
All  cleansed  by  blood  on  Calvary  spilt. 

2  Oh,  happy  day  !  when  first  thy  love 
Began  our  grateful  hearts  to  move ; 
And  gazing  on  thy  wondrous  cross, 
We  saw  all  else  as  worthless  dross. 

3  Oh,  happy  day !  when  we  shall  see 
And  fix  our  longing  eyes  on  thee, 

On  thee,  our  Light,  our  Life,  our  Love, 
Our  All  below,  our  Heaven  above. 

506  C.  M.  144 

No  Joy  ivithout  God. 

1  God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness : 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me ; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Then,  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ : 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 
276 


HAPPY    IX   CHRIST. 

507  C.  M.  185 

All  Things  in  Christ. 

1  I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Come  unto  me  and  rest : 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast." 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary  and  worn  and  sad ; 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water,  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live." 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise^ 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
So  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


508  7s.  207 

The  Pleasures  of  Religion. 

1  'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live; 
;Tis  religion  must  supply 

Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  : 

Be  the  living  God  my  Friend, 
Then  mv  bliss  shall  never  end. 
i  277 


MAN. 

509  C.  M.  134 

Christ  our  only  Joy. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

With  gladness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind ! 

3  And  those  who  find  thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 
The  love  of  Jesus, — what  it  is, 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

4  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 

510  H.  M.  205 

Resting  in  Jesus. 

1  Jesus,  we  rest  in  thee, 

In  thee  ourselves  we  hide ; 
Laden  with  guilt  and  misery, 

Where  could  we  rest  beside  ? 
'Tis  on  thy  meek  and  lowly  breast 
Our  weary  souls  alone  can  rest. 

2  The  slaves  of  sin  and  fear, 

Thy  truth  our  bondage  broke ; 
Our  happy  spirits  love  to  wrear 

Thy  light  and  easy  yoke : 
The  love  which  fills  our  grateful  breast 
Makes  duty  joy,  and  labor  rest. 

3  Soon  the  bright,  glorious  day, 

The  rest  of  God,  shall  come ; 
Sorrow  and  sin  shall  pass  away, 

And  we  shall  reach  our  home : 
Then,  of  the  promised  land  possessed, 
Our  souls  shall  know  eternal  rest. 
278 


HAPPY   IN  CHEIST. 

511  C.  M.  184 

Our  Blessings. 

1  On,  praise  our  great  and  gracious  Lord, 

And  call  upon  his  name; 
To  strains  of  joy  tune  every  chord, 

His  mighty  acts  proclaim. 
Tell  how  he  led  his  chosen  race 

To  Canaan's  promised  land ; 
Tell  how  his  covenant  of  grace 

Unchanged  shall  ever  stand. 

2  We,  too,  have  manna  from  above, — 

The  bread  that  came  from  heaven ; 
To  us  the  same  kind  hand  of  love 

Hath  living  waters  given. 
A  rock  we  have,  from  whence  the  spring 

In  rich  abundance  flows ; 
That  rock  is  Christ,  our  Priest,  our  King, 

Who  life  and  health  bestows. 

3  Oh,  let  us  prize  this  blessed  food, 

And  trust  our  heavenly  Guide ; 
So  shall  we  find  death's  fearful  flood 

Serene  as  Jordan's  tide ; 
And  safely  reach  that  happy  shore 

The  land  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  angels  worship  and  adore, 

In  God's  own  presence  bless'd. 

512  10s.  195 

My  Beloved  is  mine,  and  I  am  his. 

1  Yes,  he  is  mine !  and  naught  of  earthly  things, 

Not  all  the  charms  of  pleasure,  wealth,  or  power, 
The  fame  of  heroes,  or  the  pomp  of  kings, 

Could  tempt  me  to  forego  his  love  an  hour. 
"Go,  worthless  world,"  I  cry,  "with  all  that's  thine! 
Go !  I  my  Saviour's  am,  and  he  is  mine." 

2  Whate'er  may  change,  in  him  no  change  Is  seen  ; 

A  glorious  sun,  that  wanes  not,  nor  declines; 
Above  the  clouds  and  storms  lie  walks  serene, 

And  on  his  people's  inward  darkness  shines. 
All  may  depart  ;    I  fret  not,  nor  repine, 
While  I  my  Saviour's  am,  while  he  is  mine. 
279 


MAN. 

513  C.  M.  135 

One  ivith  Christ. 

1  Lord  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee  ? 

Oh,  height,  oh,  depth  of  love ! 
"With  thee  we  died  upon  the  tree ; 
In  thee  we  live  above. 

2  Such  was  thy  grace,  that  for  our  sake 

Thou  didst  from  heaven  come  down, 
Our  mortal  flesh  and  blood  partake, 
In  all  our  misery  one. 

3  Our  sins,  our  guilt,  in  love  divine, 

Were  borne  on  earth  by  thee ; 
The  pain,  the  curse,  the  wrath  were  thine 
To  set  thy  members  free. 

4  Ascended  now  in  glory  bright, 

Still  one  with  us  thou  art ; 
Nor  life  nor  death  nor  depth  nor  height 
Thy  saints  and  thee  can  part. 


514  C.  M.  166 

God  our  Portion. 

1  My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 

Mine  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  buf  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 

If  once  compared  to  thee  ! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

3  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  mine  own, 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

4  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  grace, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 
280 


HAPPY  IN  CHRIST. 

515  C.  M.  203 

Security  and  Comfort  in  God. 

1  This  world  would  be  a  wilderness, 

If  banished,  Lord,  from  thee ; 
And  heaven  without  thy  smiling  face, 
Would  be  no  heaven  to  me. 

2  My  Friend  art  thou  where'er  I  go, 

The  object  of  my  love, 
My  kind  Protector  here  below, 
And  my  reward  above. 

3  'Midst  rising  winds  and  beating  storms, 

Reclining  on  thy  breast, 

I  find  in  thee  a  hiding-place, 

And  there  securely  rest. 

516  C.  M.  197 

God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness. 

1  My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights ! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
He  is  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  love  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word, 
And  run  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  meet  my  gracious  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I  break  through  every  foe: 
The  wings  of  love  and  anus  of  faith 
Shall  bear  me  conqueror  through. 
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MAN. 

517  L.  M.  178 

The  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

1  How  blest  the  man  whose  cautious  feet 

Avoid  the  way  that  sinners  go ; 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  light 

Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night 
With  pleasure  pondering  o'er  the  word. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 

Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green  ; 
And  heaven  will  shine  with  kindest  beams, 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

4  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  crossed  : 

As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies, 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

518  C.  M.  135 

Mourning  over  departed  Comforts. 

1  Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I.  felt 

The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  tuned  my  tongue ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

2S2 


HAPPY   IN  CHBIST. 

5  Rise,  Lord,  and  help  me  to  prevail; 
Oh,  make  my  soul  thy  care : 
I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail ; 
Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

519  8s.    Double.  108 

No  Joy  ivithout  Christ. 

1  How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours 

When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see ! 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers, 

Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  with  me. 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim  ; 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice : 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear ; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I ; 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned, 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind  : 
While  blest  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 
Oh,  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky; 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  cloud-  arc  no  more. 
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MAN. 

520  8s  &  7s.  202 

Rejoicing  in  Hope  of  the  Glory  of  God. 

1  Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation ; 

Rise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find,  in  every  station, 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear : 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine ; 
Think  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee : 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine  ? 

2  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee ; 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there : 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission ; 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

521  S.  M.  159 

The  Sons  of  God. 

1  Behold,  what  wondrous  grace 

The  Father  has  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God ! 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure ; 
May  purify  our  souls  from  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 
284 


PRAISING  CHRIST. 


PRAISING   CHRIST. 

522  C.  M.  163 
Delight  in  praising  Christ. 

1  Oh,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  my  fears, 

That  bids  my  sorrow  cease ; 
?Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears; 
'Tis  life  and  health  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

523  L.  M.  209 

Tlie  Bock  of  my  Strength. 

1  Rejoice,  ye  saints,  rejoice,  and  praise 
The  blessings  of  redeeming  grace. 
Jesus,  your  everlasting  tower, 

Stands  firm  against  the  tempest's  power. 

2  He  is  a  refuge  ever  nigh ; 

His  love  endures  as  mountains  high  ; 
His  name's  a  rock,  which  winds  above 
And  waves  below  can  never  move. 

3  While  all  things  change,  he  changes  not; 
He  ne'er  forgets,  though  oft  forgol  ; 

His  love  will  ever  be  the  same; 
His  word,  enduring  as  his  name. 


MAX. 

524  C.  M.  204 

Ye  are  complete  in  him. 

1  I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price ; 

My  heart  doth  sing  for  joy; 
And  sing  I  must,  for  Christ  is  mine, 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

2  Christ  is  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King : 
"      My  Prophet  full  of  light ; 

My  great  High  Priest  before  the  throne : 
My  King  of  heavenly  might. 

3  Christ  is  my  Peace  :  he  died  for  me, 

For  me  he  gave  his  blood ; 
And,  as  my  wondrous  sacrifice, 
Offered  himself  to  God. 

4  Christ  Jesus  is  my  All  in  all, 

My  comfort  and  my  love; 

My  life  below,  and  he  shall  be 

My  joy  and  crown  above. 

525  S.  M.  192 

What  shall  ive  render  unto  the  Lord  t 

1  Lord  of  the  realms  above, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
How  shall  our  souls  return  thy  love, 
And  all  thy  glories  sing  ? 

2  Oh,  love  divine  indeed, 

Oh,  rich  surpassing  grace, 
Which  brought  the  Saviour  down  to  bleed 
For  man's  apostate  race ! 

3  Great  King  of  glory,  gird 

Thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh ; 
Speed  on,  speed  on  thy  conquering  word, 
Till  all  that  live  comply. 

4  The  world  is  nil  thine  own ; 

Oh,  spread  thy  sway  abroad, 
Till  every  heart  becomes  thy  throne, 
And  owns  a  present  God. 

28G 


PRAISING   CHRIST. 

526  L.  M.  145 

I  desire  none  but  thee. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  'tis  sweet  to  rest 
Upon  thy  tender,  loving  breast ; 
Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  dries  my  tears, 
Expels  my  griefs,  and  calms  my  tears. 

2  Blest  foretaste  this  of  joys  to  come, 
In  thy  eternal,  heavenly  home, 
Where  I  shall  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  know  thy  rich,  unfathomed  grace. 

3  Help  me  to  praise  thee  day  by  day, 
Till  earth's  dark  scenes  are  passed  away, 
Till,  in  thine  own  unclouded  light, 
Thy  glory  satisfies  my  sight. 

527  L.  M.  130 

The  Hiding-place. 

1  Hail,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began 
The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man. 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding-place. 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky, 
I  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high; 
Despised  the  offers  of  his  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding-place. 

3  But  thus  th'  eternal  counsel  ran  : 
"Almighty  love,  arrest  the  man;" 

I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 
And  found  I  had  no  hiding-place. 

4  Vindictive  Justice  stood  in  view; 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew ; 

But  Justice  cried,  with  frowning  face, 
"This  mountain  is  no  hiding-place." 

5  But,  lo !  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard, 
And  Mercy's  angel  soon  appeared  ; 
Who  led  me  on,  a  pleasing  pace, 
To  Jesus  Christ,  my  hiding-place. 


MAN. 

528  C.  M.  163 

Grace. 

1  Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 

Prepare  a  tuneful  voice ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  he  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed, 

By  the  great  sacred  Three : 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise, 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

529  C.  M.  199 

None  but  Christ. 

1  My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 

When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
"Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none  but  thine. 

4  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King ! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

288 


J 


530 


PRAISING   CHRIST. 

L.  M.  150 

Salvation  through  Christ  only. 

1  Kow  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 

Be  everlasting  honors  given  ; 
He  saves  from  hell,  we  bless  his  name, 
He  guides  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 

But  of  his  own  abundant  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 

To  rescue  rebels  doomed  to  die ; 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 

Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known, 
Declares  the  great  transaction  past, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

531  s.  M.  154 

Christ  of  God. 

1  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  us  from  hell  to  raise 
Hast  shed  thy  reconciling  blood, 
We  give  thee  endless  praise. 

2  To  thee,  the  Christ  of  God, 

Thy  saints  exulting  sing  ; 

The  bearer  of  our  heavy  load, 

Our  own  anointed  King:. 

3  True  Lover  of  the  lost, 

From  heaven  thou  earnest  down, 
To  pay  for  souls  the  righteous  cost, 
And  claim  them  for  our  own. 

4  Rest  of  the  weary,  thou  ; 

To  thee,  our  rest,  we  com'' ; 
In  thee  to  find  our  dwelling  now, 
Our  everlasting  home. 


MAN. 

532  L.  M.  150 

Excellency  of  the  Knowledge  of  Christ. 

1  Let  everlasting  glories  crown 

Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  stored  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon ; 
"With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

533  7s.  152 

How  much  I  owe  ! 

1  When  this  passing  world  is  done ; 
When  has  sunk  yon  glorious  sun ; 
When  the  pearly  gates  I  gain, 
Never  to  go  out  again  ; 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe. 

2  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
Clothed  in  beauty  not  my  own  ; 
When  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
Love  thee  with  unsinning  heart ; 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe ! 

3  When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  hear, 
Loud  as  thunders  to  the  ear, 
Loud  as  many  waters'  noise, 
Sweet  as  harp's  melodious  voice, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe  ! 

200 


PEAKING  CHKIST 

534  C.  M.  1G6 

The  Lost  found. 

1  On,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 

When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And,  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 

And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

£35  7s.  207 

Every  precious  Name  in  one. 

1  SwEETEK  sounds  than  music  knows 

Charm  me  in  Immanuel's  name; 
All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 

To  his  birth  and  cross  and  shame. 

2  When  he  came,  the  angels  sang, 

"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  f 
Lord,  unloose  my  stammering  tongue; 
Who  should  louder  sing  than  I? 

3  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become, 

That  he  might  the  law  fulfill, 
Bleed  and  sutler  in  my  room, 

And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still? 

4  Xo;  I  must  my  praises  bring, 

Though  they  worthless  are,  and  weak; 
For,  should  I  refuse  to  sing, 

Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

5  O  my  Saviour,  Shield,  and  Sun  ; 

Shepherd,  Brother,  Lord,  and  Friend, 
Every  precious  name  in  one, 

I  will  love  thee  without  end. 
2U1 


MAN. 

536  S.  M.  208 

Salvation  by  Grace. 

1  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 

Harmonious  to  the  car  ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

537  C.  M.  196 

The  Love  that  God  hath  to  us. 

1  Oh,  love  beyond  the  reach  of  thought, 

That  formed  the  sovereign  plan, 
Ere  Adam  had  our  ruin  wrought, 
Of  saving  fallen  man  ! 

2  God  has  so  loved  our  rebel  race 

As  his  own  Son  to  give, 
That  whoso  will, — amazing  grace! — 
May  look  to  him  and  live. 

3  Blest  be  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 

From  whom  all  blessings  spring! 
And  blessed  be  th'  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King ! 

4  We  know  and  have  believed  the  love 

Which  God  through  Christ  displays : 
And  when  we  see  his  face  above, 
We'll  nobler  anthems  raise. 

292 


PRAISING  CHRIST. 

538  C.  M.  163 

Salvation, 

1  Salvation  !  oh,  the  joyful  sound  ! 

?Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears, 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  bell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

539  cm.  .    lot 

Subdued  by  the  Cross. 

1  In  evil  long  I  took  delight, 

Unawed  by  shame  or  fear, 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood  ; 
He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Oh,  never,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt; 

It  plunged  me  in  despair ; 
I  saw  my  .-ins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

5  A  second  look  lie  gave,  which  said, 

li  I  Freely  all  forgive  ; 

This  blond  ig  lor  fliv  rnnsmi  paid; 
I  died  that  (lion  maysf  live." 
7?  293  ■ 


MAN. 

540  7s  &  6s.  173 

Electing  Love  acknowledged. 

1  ?Tis  not  that  I  did  choose  thee, 

For,  Lord,  that  could  not  be ; 
This  heart  would  still  refuse  thee, 
But  thou  hast  chosen  me : 

2  Thou  from  the  sin  that  stained  me 

Washed  me  and  set  me  free, 
And  to  this  end  ordained  me, 
That  I  should  live  to  thee. 

3  ?Twas  sovereign  mercy  called  me, 

And  taught  my  opening  mind  ; 
The  world  had  else  enthralled  me, 
To  heavenly  glories  blind. 

4  My  heart  owns  none  above  thee ; 

For  thy  rich  grace  I  thirst ; 
This  knowing :  if  I  love  thee, 
Thou  must  have  loved  me  first. 

541  7s.  211 

Redeeming  Love. 

1  Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme ; 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ; 

Ye  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

3  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

4  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring  ; 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string; 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

2'J4 


PRAISING  CHRIST. 

542  C.  M.  1G3 

Praise  to  the  Lamb. 

1  Jesus,  with  thy  saints  above, 

My  tongue  would  hear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Blest  he  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quenched  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 

3  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

543  C.  M.  232 

Amazing  Grace. 

1  Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound, 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found  : 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 


And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 


544  L.  M.  220 

The  Revelation  of  Christ. 

1  When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 
295 


MAN. 

2  Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode  ; 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark  ; 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze ; 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, — 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever,  and  forevermore, — 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 

545  c.  m.  us 

Oh,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me! 

1  I'll  bless  the  Lord,  I'll  bless  the  Lord, 

In  all  his  wondrous  ways ; 
My  soul  his  mercies  shall  record, 
My  tongue  shall  chant  his  praise. 

2  Beset  with  darkness,  pressed  with  cares, 

To  him,  in  grief,  I  cried  ; 
His  mercy  listened  to  my  prayers, 
His  hand  my  wants  supplied. 

3  With  angel  hosts  encamped  around, 

To  guard  them  from  their  foes, 
What  peace,  what  glory,  have  they  found, 
Who  in  his  name  repose ! 

4  Oh,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me ! 

Mis  might,  his  mercies,  prove; 
How  blest  his  sway  !  oh,  taste  and  see 
How  vast,  how  kind,  his  love! 

L,(JU 


PRAISING   CHRIST. 

546  C.  M.  203 

What  ahull  I  render  unto  the  Lordt 

1  Fort  mercies  countless  as  the  sands. 

Which  daily  I  receive 
From  Jesus  my  Redeemer's  1  Kinds, 
My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give? 

2  The  best  return  for  one  like  me, 

So  wretched  and  so  poor, 
Is  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

3  I  cannot  serve  him  as  I  ought ; 

No  works  have  I  to  boast ; 
Yet  would  I  glory  in  the  thought, 
That  I  shall  owe  him  most. 

54:7  S.  M.   Double.  193 

Christ  sought  me. 

1  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice. 

I  would  not  be  controlled ; 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  his  child ; 
He  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild ; 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished  and  faint  and  lone ; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

He  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  \<, 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole; 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 


That  found  the  wandering  si 


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p; 

Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fob] 
'Tis  he  that  .-till  doth  keep. 
2«J7 


MAN. 

548  L.  M.  150 

Recognizing  God  as  a  Father. 

1  Gheat  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim; 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God ; 
And  I  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face ; 
Oft  have  I  have  seen  thy  glory  there, 
And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

549  10s.  182 

The  Love  that  2)asseth  Knowledge. 

1  Not  what  I  am,  O  Lord,  but  what  thou  art ! 

That,  that  alone,  can  be  my  soul's  true  rest ; 

Thy  love,  not  mine,  bids  fear  and  doubt  depart, 

And  stills  the  tempest  of  my  tossing  breast. 

2  Thy  name  is  love; — I  hear  it  from  yon  cross ; 

Thy  name  is  love  ; — I  read  it  in  yon  tomb ; 
All  meaner  love  is  perishable  dross, 

But  this  shall  light  me  through  time's  thickest  gloom. 

3  It  blesses  now,  and  shall  forever  bless ; 

It  saves  me  now,  and  shall  forever  save  ; 
It  holds  me  up  in  days  of  helplessness; 
It  bears  me  safely  o'er  each  swelling  wave. 

4  More  of  thyself,  oh,  show  me  hour  by  hour, 

More  of  thy  glory,  O  my  God  and  Lord  ; 
More  of  thyself  in  all  thy  grace  and  power, 
More  of  thy  love  and  truth,  incarnate  Word ! 

298 


PRAISING   CHRIST. 

550  7s.  207 

Singing  Christians. 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing, 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

551  S.  M.  208 

The  Works  of  Grace. 

1  Raise  your  triumphant  songs 

To  an  immortal  tune ; 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Jts  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And-bade  him  raise  our  ruined  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

4  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call  ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 
209 


MAX. 

552  8s,  7s  &  4.  222 

Security  in  Jesus. 

1  Sovereign  grace,  o'er  sin  abounding  ! 

Ransomed  souls  the  tidings  swell ; 
'Tis  a  deep  that  knows  no  sounding — 
Who  its  breadth  or  length  can  tell? 

On  its  glories 
Let  my  soul  forever  dwell ! 

2  What  from  Christ  the  soul  can  sever, 

Bound  by  everlasting  bands  ? 
Once  in  him,  in  him  forever, 

Thus  the  eternal  covenant  stands ; 

None  shall  pluck  thee 
From  the  Strength  of  Israel's  hands. 

3  Heirs  of  God,  joint-heirs  with  Jesus, 

Long  ere  time  its  race  begun, 
To  his  name  eternal  praises ! 

Oh,  what  wonders  love  hath  done ! 

One  with  Jesus, 
By  eternal  union  one. 

553  C.  P.  M.  226 

Longing  to  praise  Christ. 

1  Oh,  could  Ave  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
Oh,  could  we  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  our  Saviour  shine, 
We'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  We'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt — 
Our  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine; 
We'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

We  shall  forever  shine. 

3  We'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
Wre  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 
300 


PRAISING   CHRIST. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 

When  our  dear  Lord  will  bring-  us  home, 

And  we  shall  sec  his  face : 
Then,  with  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  we'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

554  S.  M.  193 

Blessed  be  his  Name. 

1  I  BLESS  the  Christ  of  God  ; 

I  rest  on  love  divine  ; 
And,  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 

2  His  cross  dispels  each  doubt ; 

I  bury  in  his  tomb 
Each  thought  of  unbelief  and  fear, 
Each  lingering  shade  of  gloom. 

3  I  praise  the  God  of  grace ; 

I  trust  his  truth  and  might ; 

He  calls  me  his,  I  call  him  mine, 

My  God,  my  joy,  my  light. 

4  'Tis  he  who  saveth  me, 

And  freely  pardon  gives  ; 
I  love  because  he  loveth  me, 
I  live  because  he  lives. 

5  My  life  with  him  is  hid, 

My  death  has  passed  away, 
My  clouds  have  melted  into  light, 
My  midnight  into  day. 

555  L.  M.  148 

Christ's  loving  Kindness. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Redecmer'j  praise ; 
lie  justly  claims  a  song  from  me! 
His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  free! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall, 

Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all  ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate; 
His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  great! 
'2  a  30  J 


MAN. 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along ; 

His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  strong ! 

4  I  often  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

5  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale ; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail : 
Oh,  may  my  last,  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death. 

6  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness  in  the  skies. 


556  8s.  198 

The  Believer  safe. 

1  A  debtor  to  mercy  alone, 

Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing ; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  offering  to  bring. 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God, 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete ; 
His  promise  is  yea  and  amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet. 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things,  below  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 
302 


CONSECRATED  TO  CHRIST. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands, 

Eternity  will  not  erase; 
Impressed  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace: 
Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given  ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 


CONSECRATED    TO    CHRIST. 

557  S.  M.  151 

Entire  Surrender. 

1  O  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord, 

My  portion  and  delight; 
All  other  lords  I  now  reject, 
And  cast  them  from  my  sight. 

2  Thy  sovereign  right  I  own, 

Thy  glorious  power  confess; 
Thy  law  shall  ever  rule  my  heart, 
While  I  adore  thy  grace. 

3  Too  long  my  feet  have  strayed 

In  sin's  forbidden  way ; 
But  since  thou  hast  my  soul  reclaimed, 
To  thee  my  vows  I'll  pay. 

4  My  soul,  to  Jesus  joined 

By  faith  and  hope  and  love, 
Xow  seeks  to  dwell  among  thy  saints, 
And  rest  with  them  above. 

5  Accept,  ()  Lord,  in v  heart  ; 

To  thee  myself  1  give; 
Nor  sutler  me  from  hence  to  stray, 
Or  cause  thy  saints  to  grieve. 
303 


MAN. 

558  C.  M.  217 

Surrendering  all  for  Christ 

1  And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 

My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  but  right,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go ;  one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  honor,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

Hoav  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee, — supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
The  loss  of  all  things  I  could  bear, 
And  glory  in  my  gain. 

559  7s.  l-io 

A  living  Sacrifice. 

1  Jesus,  who  upon  the  tree 
Wast  an  offering  for  me, 

Take  this  throbbing  heart  of  mine, 
Lay  it  on  thy  holy  shrine. 

2  As  thy  love  accepteth  naught 
Save  what  love  itself  hath  wrought, 
Offer  thou  my  sacrifice, 

Else  to  heaven  it  cannot  rise. 

3  Take  away  my  erring  will ; 
All  my  wayward  passions  kill ; 
Tear  my  sins  from  out  my  heart, 
Though  it  cost  me  bitter  smart. 

4  Fain  were  I  of  self  bereft, 
Naught  but  thee  within  me  left; 
Living  sacrifice  I  am, 

Offered  only  in  thy  name. 
R04 


CONSECRATED  TO  CHRIST. 

560  7s.  211 

Prayer  for  Consecration. 

1  THINE  forever!  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above; — 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 

Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever!  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou,  the  Life,' the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  ns  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever !  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Oh,  defend  ns  to  the  end  ! 

4  Thine  forever  !  thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven, 
Led  by  thee  from  earth  to  heaven. 

561  C.  M.  217 

I  am  his. 

1  I'm  thine,  O  Lord,  and  thine  alone, 

I'm  thine  by  every  tie; 
By  duty's  claims,  by  love's  glad  choice, 
For  thee  to  live  or  die. 

2  There's  not  an  angel  blest  in  heaven 

So  bound  to  thee  as  I ; 
To  them  thy  love  its  gifts  has  given, 
For  me  Love's  sell'  did  die. 

3  My  life,  my  time,  my  strength,  my  all, 

I'd  hold  and  spend  for  thee; 
Oh,  set  my  heart  as  free  from  earth 
As  saints  in  glory  be. 

4  AVith  single  eye  and  fervent  heart 

Let  this  jjoor  lite  be  spent ; 
Eager  t<>  use  for  thy  greal  name 
Whatever  thou  hasl  l< 
2  a  305 


MAN. 

562  c.  m.  161 

The  Cross  and  the  Crown. 

1  Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free? 
No  :  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  went  sorrowing  here  ; 
But  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free, 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

563  L.  M.  175 

Living  to  Christ. 

1  My  gracious  Lord,  J  own  thy  right 

To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee, 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end? 
'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend. 

3  I  would  not  sigh  for  worldly  joy, 

Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good, 
Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  7Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live, 

To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died ; 
Nor  could  all  worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more, 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 

306 


CONSECRATED  TO   CHRIST. 

564  8s  &  7a.  201 

Forsaking  all  to  follow  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 
Thou  from  hence  my  all  shall  be. 

2  Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought  and  hoped  and  known  ; 
Yet,  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

3  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me  : 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast : 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me ; 
Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 

4  Oh,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

"While  thy  love  is  left  to  me; 
Oh,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 

565  s.  m.  ioi 

We  are  his. 

1  Not  to  ourselves  again, 

Not  to  the  flesh  we  live; 
Not  to  the  world  henceforth  shall  we 
Our  strength,  our  being  give. 

2  Our  life  is  hid  with  Christ, 

With  Christ  in  God  above; 
Upward  our  heart  would  go  to  him, 
Whom,  seeing  not,  we  love. 

3  Not  to  ourselves  we  live, 

Not  to  ourselves  we  die ; 
Unto  the  Lord  we  die  or  live, 
With  him  are  we  on  high. 

4  We  seek  the  things  above. 

For  we  are  only  hi*  - 
Like  him  we  soos  shall  be,  for  we 
Shall  Bee  him  as  he  is. 
307 


MAN. 

566  c.  m.  115 

Self- Dedication. 

1  O  Saviour,  welcome  to  my  heart ; 

Possess  thy  humble  throne ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thy  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake ; 

To  thee  I  all  resign  ; 
My  longing  heart,  O  Saviour,  take, 
And  fill  with  love  divine. 

3  Oh,  may  I  never  turn  aside, 

Nor  from  thy  bosom  nee  ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide ; 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 

567  S.  M.  -  159 

Grateful  Acknowledgment. 

1  My  Maker  and  my  King, 

To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  now. 

2  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live; 
My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  I  can  give. 

3  Lord,  what  can  I  impart, 

When  all  is  thine  before  ? 
Thy  love  demands  a  thankful  heart, 
The  gift,  alas  !  how  poor ! 

4  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due? 

And  shall  my  passions  rove  ? 
Lord,  form  this  wretched  heart  anew, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

5  Oh,  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  .soul  with  strength  divine; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
.And  all  my  days  he  thine. 

Ii08 


CONSECRATED  TO  CHRIST. 

568  C.  M.  1G5 

The  eternal  God  is  tin/  Refuge, 

1  How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 

As  my  eternal  (rod, 
"Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  my  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  forever  thine; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

*    4  Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve, 
And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great, 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 

569  L.  M.  174 

Bought  with  a  Price. 

1  Loud,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine; 
With  full  consent  thine  would  I  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Iminanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity  ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal, 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 

The  great  engagement  to  perform  ; 

Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 

And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 
300 


MAN. 

570  .  7s.  140 

Jesus,  I  am  thine. 

1  Jesus,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 

Thou  hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 
I  would  value  naught  beside 
Jesus,  Jesus  crucified. 

2  I  am  thine,  and  thine  alone, 
This  I  gladly,  fully  own  ; 
And,  in  all  my  works  and  ways, 
Only  now  would  seek  thy  praise. 

3  Help  me  to  confess  thy  name, 
Bear  with  joy  thy  cross  and  shame; 
Only  seek  to  follow  thee, 
Though  reproach  my  portion  be. 

4  When  thou  shalt  in  glory  come,  ♦ 
And  I  reach  my  heavenly  home, 
Louder  still  my  lips  shall  own 

I  am  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

571  •  7s.  212 

To  me  to  live  is  Christ. 

1  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground, 

Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy, 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found, 

Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ. 

2  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace, 

Freely  from  thy  fulness  give ; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 
Be  it  "Christ  for  me  to  live." 

3  Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound; 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Thus,  oh,  thus  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky! 
Having  known  it  "Christ  to  live," 
Let  me  know  it  "gain  to  die." 
310 


CONSECEATED  TO   CHRIST: 

572  L.  M.  175 

Wholly  Christ's. 

1  Lord,  we  are  thine :  bought  by  thy  blood 

Once  the  poor  guilty  slaves  of  sin ; 

But  thou  hast  brought  us  nigh  to  God, 

And  made  thy  Spirit  dwell  within. 

2  Thou  hast  our  sinful  wanderings  borne, 

With  love  and  patience  all  divine; 

As  brands  then  from  the  burning  torn, 

We  own  that  we  are  wholly  thine. 

3  Lord,  we  are  thine  :  thy  claims  we  own, 

Ourselves  to  thee  we  wholly  give ; 
Reign  thou  within  our  hearts  alone, 
.  And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live. 

4  Here  let  us  each  thy  mind  display,    • 

In  all  thy  gracious  image  shine, 
And  haste  that  long-expected  day 

When  thou  shalt  own  us  wholly  thine. 

573  C.  M.  16G 

Renouncing  the  World. 

1  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue; 

It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 

Once  I  admired  its  trifles,  too, 

But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  concealed  ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
Wheo  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice; 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name  and  love  and  gracious  voice 
Have  iixed  my  roving  heart. 


MAN. 

574  7s.  191 

Consecration. 

1  Jesus,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
Thine,  and  only  thine,  I  am : 
Take  my  body,  spirit,  soul ; 
Only  thou  possess  the  whole. 

2  Thou  my  one  thing  needful  be ; 
Let  me  ever  cleave  to  thee ; 
Let  me  choose  the  better  part ; 
Let  me  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

3  "Whom  have  I  on  earth  below  ? 
Thee,  and  only  thee,  I  know ; 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ? 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 

575  L.  M.  121 

Desires  after  Consecration. 

1  O  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee ; 
Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross ; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  overflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee; 
Oh,  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

312 


COMMUNING    WITH   CHRIST. 

576  8s  &  7s.  186 

Contribution. 

1  With  my  substance  I  will  honor 

My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord ; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word. 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends,  of  every  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted, 

Let  the  earth  her  Monarch  know; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted ; 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 


COMMUNING  WITH   CHRIST. 

577  S.  M.  151 

Blessings  sought  in  Prayer. 

1  Behold  the  throne  of  grace ! 

The  promise  calls  me  near ; 

There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love ; 
I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  thee  above. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith  ; 

Conform  my  will  to  thine; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

4  If  thou  these  blessings  give, 

And  wilt  my  portion  be, 
All  worldly  joys  I'll  cheerful  leave, 
And  find  mv  heaven  in  thee. 
2b  313 


MAN. 

578  L.  M.  Double.  195 

Sweet  Hour  of  Prayer. 

1  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 

And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne, 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known. 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief, 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare 
By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

2  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear, 

To  him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless ; 
And  since  he  bids  me  seek  his  face, 
Believe  his  word  and  trust  his  grace, 
I'll  cast  on  him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

3  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 
May  I  thy  consolation  share ; 

Till  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height, 
I  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight : 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize ; 
And  shout,  wrhile  passing  through  the  air, 
Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


579  7s  &  6s.  22 

Pray  at  all  Times. 

1   Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 
Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 
Go  in  the  hush  of  night ; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 
Fling  earthly  thought  away, 
And,  in  thy  closet  kneeling, 
Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 
314 


o 


COMMUNING    WITH   CHRIST. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be ; 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  blend  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Oh,  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare, — 
The  grace  our  Father  gave  us 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer ; 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadness, 

Before  his  footstool  fall ; 
Remember,  in  thy  gladness, 

His  love  who  gave  thee  all. 

580  C  M.  169 

A  Throne  of  Grace. 

1  A  theoxe  of  grace !  then  let  us  go 

And  offer  up  our  prayer ; 
A  gracious  God  will  mercy  show 
To  all  that  worship  there. 

2  A  throne  of  grace !  oh,  at  that  throne 

Our  knees  have  often  bent, 
And  God  has  showered  his  blessings  down 
As  often  as  we  went. 

3  A  throne  of  grace  !  rejoice,  ye  saints  ; 

That  throne  is  open  still ; 
To  God  unbosom  your  complaints, 
And  then  inquire  his  will. 

4  A  throne  of  grace  we  yet  shall  need 

Long  as  we  draw  our  breath, 
A  Saviour,  too,  to  intercede, 
Till  we  are  changed  by  death. 

5  The  throne  of  glory  then  shall  glow 

With  beams  from  Jesus'  face, 
And  we  no  longer  want  .-hall  know, 
Nor  need  a  throne  of  grace. 
315 


MAX. 

581  C.  M.  169 

Prayer. 

1  Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man, 

Returning  whence  it  came  ; 
Love  is  the  sacred  fire  within, 
And  prayer  the  rising  flame. 

2  It  gives  the  burdened  spirit  ease, 

And  soothes  the  troubled  breast ; 
Yields  comfort  to  the  mourners  here, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  When  God  inclines  the  heart,  to  pray, 

He  hath  an  ear  to  hear ; 
To  him  there's  music  in  a  groan, 
And  beauty  in  a  tear. 

4  The  humble  suppliant  cannot  fail 

To  have  his  wants  supplied, 
Since  he  for  sinners  intercedes 
Who  once  for  sinners  died. 

582  C.  M.  168 

The  Nature  of  Prayer. 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Unuttered  or  expressed, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watch  *vord  at  the  gates  of  death ; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 
316 


COMMUNING   WITH  CHRIST. 

583  C.  M.  169 

Teach  us  to  pray. 

1  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays." 

2  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  word  and  deed  and  mind, 
While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

3  Xor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone : 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus,  on  th'  eternal  throne,   . 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

4  O  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, — 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, — 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod ; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

584  L.  M.  146 

The  Mercy-seat 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, — 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, — 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there  on  eagle  wing-  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

2b1  "7 


MAN. 

585  L.  M.  146 

Hindrances  to  Prayer. 

1  What  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds  withdraw ; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw ; 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love ; 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?     Ah  !  think  again ; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 

With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  often  er  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me !" 

586  lis  &  10s.  225 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me. 

1  Still,  still  with  thee  when  purple  morning  breaketh, 

When  wake  the  birds,  and  all  the  shadows  flee, 
Fairer  than  morning,  lovelier  than  the  daylight, 
Dawns  the  sweet  consciousness,  I  am  with  thee. 

2  When  sinks  the  soul,  subdued  by  toil,  to  slumber, 

Its  closing  eye  looks  up  to  thee  in  prayer ; 
Sweet  the  repose,  beneath  thy  wings  o'ershading, 
But  sweeter  still  to  wake  and  find  thee  there. 

3  So  shall  it  be  at  last,  in  that  bright  morning, 

When  the  soul  waketh,  and  life's  shadows  flee : 
Oh,  in  that  hour,  fairer  than  daylight  dawning, 
Shall  rise  the  glorious  thought,  I  am  with  thee. 
318 


COMMUNING   WITH   CHRIST. 

587  lis  &  10s.  182 

The  Disconsolate  invited  to  pray. 

1  Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your  anguish, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

9  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 

588  S.  M.  233 

Pray  and  not  faint 

1  Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  saint, 

Invites  us  all  our  grief  to  tell, 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear ; 

We  never  plead  in  vain ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest 

"Why  should  we  longer  wait?" 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  knock  at  mercy's  gate. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry ; 
Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

5  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer; 
He  ^v^,  lie  hears,  and  from  on  high 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 


MAN. 

589  C.  M.  203 

Divine  Sympathy. 

1  There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light 

To  bring  in  prayer  to  thee ; 
There  is  no  anxious  care  too  slight 
To  wake  thy  sympathy. 

2  Thou  who  hast  trod  the  thorny  road 

Wilt  share  each  small  distress  ; 
The  love  which  bore  the  greater  load 
Will  not  refuse  the  less. 

3  There  is  no  secret  sigh  we  breathe 

But  meets  thine  ear  divine ; 
And  every  cross  grows  light  beneath 
The  shadow,  Lord,  of  thine. 

4  Life's  ills  without,  sin's  strife  within, 

The  heart  would  overflow, 
But  for  that  love  which  died  for  sin, 
That  love  which  wept  with  woe. 

590  7s.  213 

Encouragement  to  Prayer. 

1  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray ; 
Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3"  With  my  burden  I  begin ; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  : 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest; 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

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COMMUNING   WITH   CHRIST. 

5OT  7s.  211 

Prayer  for  Grace. 

1  Son  of  God,  thy  blessing  grant ; 
Still  supply  mine  every  want ; 
Tree  of  life,  thine  influence  shed; 
From  thy  fulness  I  am  fed. 

2  Un sustained  by  thee,  I  fall ; 
Send  the  strength  for  which  I  call ; 
Weaker  than  a  bruised  reed, 
Help  I  every  moment  need. 

3  All  my  hopes  on  thee  depend, 
Love  me,  save  me  to  the  end ; 
Still  preserve  me  by  thy  grace ; 
Take  the  everlasting  praise. 

592  8s,  7s  &  4.  221 

Prayer  for  Guidance. 

1  Gently,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us 

Through  this  gloomy  vale  of  tears, 
And,  O  Lord,  in  mercy  give  us 
Thy  rich  grace  in  all  our  fears. 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  as  in  thy  perfect  way. 
Oh,  refresh  us,  &c. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 
Oh,  refresh  us,  &c. 

4  When  this  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  in  thine  arms  to  rest, 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 
Oh,  refresh  as,  &c. 
321 


MAN. 

593  7s.  '210 

Importunity  in  Prayer. 

1  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Once  a  sinner,  near  despair, 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer  ; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free : 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

3  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need ; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

4  No ;  I  must  maintain  my  hold ; 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold ; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 

Since  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

594  10s.  225 

Prayer  for  Christ's  Presence. 

1  Abide  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord,  with  me  abide ; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me  ! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  on  all  around  I  see ; 

0  thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me ! 

3  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour : 

What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting,  and  where  his  victory? 

1  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  thou  thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows  flee ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 

322 


CONFORMITY  TO   CHRIST. 

595  C.  M.  215 

Seeking  God. 

1  Oh,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place 

Where  I  might  find  my  God  ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise; 

AVhat  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 


CONFORMITY   TO   CHRIST. 

59G  8s  &  7s.  189 

The  Fount  of  Blessing. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Praise  the  mount, — oh  fix  me  on  it, 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 
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MAN. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer ; 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come ; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart ;  Lord,  take  and  seal  it ; 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

597  L.  M.  171 

Trusting  Christ  the  only  Refuge. 

1  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 

My  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend, 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah,  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart ; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine ; 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile,  of  thine, 
My  gracious  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie  ; 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 
324 


CONFORMITY   TO  CHRIST. 

598  7s.  153 

Sun  of  Righteousness. 

1  Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night : 
Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near ; 
Daystar,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

If  thy  light  is  hid  from  me ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see, — 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
"Warmth  and  gladness  to  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  radiant  Sun  divine ; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

599  7s.  210 

Taking  Christ  as  a  King. 

1  King  of  kings,  and  wilt  thou  deign 
O'er  this  wayward  heart  to  reign  ? 
Henceforth  take  it  for  thy  throne ; 
Rule  here,  Lord,  and  rule  alone. 

2  Then,  like  heaven's  angelic  bands, 
Waiting  for  thy  high  commands, 
All  my  powers  shall  wait  on  thee, 
Captive,  yet  divinely  free. 

3  Tuned  by  thee  in  sweet  accord, 
All  shall  sing  their  gracious  Lord ; 
Love,  the  leader  of  the  choir, 
Breathing  round  her  seraph  fire. 

4  Be  it  so:  my  heart's  thy  throne, 
All  my  powers  thy  sceptre;  own, 
And  with  them  on  thine  own  hill, 
Live  rejoicing  in  thy  will. 


MAN. 

600  6s  &  4s.  228 

Nearer  to  God. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me : 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise  j 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  And  when  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
326 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 

601  6s  &  4a.  181 

Breathings  after  Christ. 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary ; 

Saviour  divine, 
Xow  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
Oh,  let  me,  from  this  day, 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart ; 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  Guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul ! 

602  7s  &  6s.  173 

My  Spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

1   To  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Saviour, 
My  spirit  turns  for  resl  ; 
My  peace  is  in  thy  favor, 
My  pillow  on  thy  breast. 

7 


MAtf. 

2  O  thou  whose  mercy  found  me, 

From  bondage  set  me  free, 
And  then  forever  bound  me 
With  threefold  cords  to  thee, 

3  Oh  for  a  heart  to  love  thee 

More  truly  as  I  ought, 
And  nothing  place  above  thee, 
In  deed  or  word  or  thought. 

4  Oh  for  that  choicest  blessing 

Of  living  in  thy  love, 
And  thus  on  earth  possessing 
The  peace  of  heaven  above. 

603  8s  &  7s.  202 

Desiring  Sanctification. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling ; 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown : 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion ; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation ; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh,  breathe  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit ; 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning ; 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away ; 
End  the  work  of  thy  beginning ; 

Bring  us  to  eternal  day. 

3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation ; 

Pure  and  holy  may  we  be ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee ; 
Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 

604  7s.  191 

All  in  all. 

1  Jesus,  merciful  and  mild, 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child ; 
On  no  other  arm  but  thine 
AVould  my  weary  soul  recline. 

2  I  am  weakness,  thou  art  might; 
I  am  darkness,  thou  art  light ; 

I  am  all  defiled  with  sin, 

Thou  canst  make  me  pure  within. 

3  Jesus,  Saviour  all  divine, 

Hast  thou  made  me  truly  thine? 
Hast  thou  bought  me  by  thy  blood  ? 
Reconciled  my  heart  to  God? 

4  Hearken  to  my  humble  prayer, 
Let  me  thine  own  image  bear ; 
Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
Till  I  reach  the  blissful  shore. 

605  7s  &  6s.  186 

The  Spirit  witnesseth  ivith  our  Spirits, 

1  Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe  ; 

My  unbelief  remove ; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give, 
The  unction  from  above. 

2  Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art ; 

Now  thy  gracious  word  fulfil ; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

3  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me ; 
Make  my  every  deed  thine  own, 
In  all  things  led  by  thee. 

4  Bid  my  sin  and  fear  depart, 

And  within,  <>li,  deign  to  dwell ; 
Faithful  witness  in  my  heart, 
Thy  perfect  lighl  reveal. 
2ca 


MAN. 

606  C.  M.  6l.  183 

The  Spirit  of  a  little  Child. 

1  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life 

Is  portioned  out  for  me ; 
The  changes  that  will  surely  come 

I  do  not  fear  to  see : 
I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind, 

Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 

2  I  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  wipe  the  weeping  eyes ; 
A  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  ask  thee  for  the  daily  strength 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
A  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  thy  side ; 
Content  to  fill  a  little  space, 

If  thou  be  glorified. 

607  lis.  225 

Purer  and  purer. 

1  Purer  yet  and  purer  I  would  be  in  mind, 
Dearer  yet  and  dearer  every  duty  find ; 
Hoping  still  and  trusting  God  without  a  fear, 
Patiently  believing  he  will  make  all  clear. 

2  Calmer  yet  and  calmer,  trial  bear  and  pain, 
Surer  yet  and  surer  peace  at  last  to  gain ; 
Suffering  still  and  doing,  to  his  will  resigned, 
And  to  God  subduing  heart  and  will  and  mind. 

3  Higher  yet  and  higher  out  of  clouds  and  night, 
Nearer  yet  and  nearer  rising  to  the  light — 
Light  serene  and  holy,  where  my  soul  may  rest, 
Purified  and  lowly,  sanctified  and  blest. 

4  Quicker  yet  and  quicker  ever  onward  press, 
Firmer  yet  and  firmer  step  as  I  progress : 

Oft  these  earnest  longings  swell  within  my  breast, 
Yet  their  inner  meaning  ne'er  can  be  expressed. 
330 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 

608  S.  M.  154 

Union  with  Christ. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine 

By  everlasting  bands ; 
Our  hearts,  our  souls,  we  would  resign 
Entirely  to  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 

With  ever-growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh,  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee,  our  Head ; 

Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 

And  teach  thy  paths  to  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  fixed  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

609  C.  M.  135 

Conformity  to  Jesus. 

1  Lord,  I  desire  to  live  as  one 

Who  bears  a  blood-bought  name, 
As  one  who  fears  but  grieving  thee, 
And  knows  no  other  shame. 

2  As  one  by  whom  thy  walk  below 

Should  never  be  forgot; 
As  one  who  fain  would  keep  apart 
From  all  thou  lovest  not. 

3  As  one  who  daily  speaks  to  thee, 

And  hears  thy  voice  divine 
With  depths  of  tenderness  declare, 
"  Beloved,  thou  art  mini 

33  J 


MAN. 

610  7s.  224 

More  like  Jesus. 

1  More  like  Jesus  would  I  be, 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  with  me ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  peace  and  love, 
Make  me  gentle  as  a  dove ; 
More  like  Jesus,  while  I  go, 
Pilgrim  in  this  world  below  ; 
Poor  in  spirit  would  I  be, — 

Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 

2  If  he  hears  the  raven's  cry, 
If  his  ever-watchful  eye 

Marks  the  sparrows  when  they  fall, 
Surely  he  will  hear  my  call. 
He  will  teach  me  how  to  live, 
All  my  sinful  thoughts  forgive ; 
Pure  in  heart  I  still  would  be, — 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 

3  More  like  Jesus  when  I  pray, 
More  like  Jesus  day  by  day, 
May  I  rest  me  by  his  side, 
Where  the  tranquil  waters  glide, 
Born  of  him,  through  grace  renewed, 
By  his  love  my  will  subdued, 

Rich  in  faith  I  still  would  be, — 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 

611  7s,  6s  &  8.  213 

Nothing,  save  Christ  and  him  crucified. 

1  Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu, 
With  all  of  creature  good  ! 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood ! 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego, 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified. 
332 


CONFORMITY   TO   CHRIST. 

2  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end; 
This  is  all  ray  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend  ; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide  : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

3  Oh,  that  I  could  all  invite 

This  saving  truth  to  prove, 
Show  the  length,  the  breadth,  the  height, 

And  depth,  of  Jesus'  love! 
Fain  would  I  to  sinners  show 

The  precious  blood  by  faith  applied. 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

612  L.  M.  149 

Parting  icith  earthly  Joys, 

1  I  SEXD  the  joys  of  earth  away  ; 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  dark  despair ; 
And  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hand-  and  glance  my  eyes; 
Oh,  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 

And  drown  the  sorrows  of  niv  .soul. 
333 


MAN. 

613  L.  M.  178 

Emptied  of  Earth. 

1  Emptied  of  earth  I  fain  would  be, 
Of  sin,  myself,  and  all  but  thee ; 
Only  reserved  for  Christ  that  died, 
Surrendered  to  the  Crucified.  m 

2  Sequestered  from  the  noise  and  strife, 
The  lust,  the  pomp,  and  pride  of  life ; 
For  heaven  alone  my  heart  prepare, 
And  have  my  conversation  there. 

3  Nothing,  save  Jesus,  would  I  know ; 
My  friend  and  my  companion  thou ; 
Lord,  seize  my  heart,  assert  thy  right, 
And  put  all  other  loves  to  flight. 

4  Larger  communion  let  me  prove 
With  thee,  blest  object  of  my  love ; 
But,  oh,  for  this  no  power  have  I ; 
My  strength  is  at  thy  feet  to  lie. 

614  L.  M.  123 

Longing  to  be  like  God. 

1  What  sinners  value  I  resign ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  that  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere ; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  Oh,  glorious  hour !  oh,  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound, 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

834 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 

615  L.  M.  235 

Holy  Aspirations. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone : 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

616  S.  M.  180 

God,  All  and  in  All. 

1  My  God,  my  life,  my  love, 

To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one?  delight  afford, 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

4  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 
The  circle  where  ray  pas-ions  move, 
And  centre  of  ray  soul. 


MAN. 

617  L.  M.  214 

Sufficiency  of  Grace. 

1  In  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find 
A  portion  worthy  of  the  mind ; 

On  earth  my  soul  can  never  rest, 
For  earth  can  never  make  me  blest. 

2  Can  lasting  happiness  be  found 
Where  seasons  roll  their  hasty  round, 
And  days  and  hours,  with  rapid  flight, 
Sweep  cares  and  pleasures  out  of  sight  ? 

3  Arise,  my  thoughts ;  my  heart,  arise ; 
Leave  this  vain  world,  and  seek  the  skies ; 
There  purest  joys  forever  last, 

When  seasons,  days,  and  hours  are  past. 

4  Come,  Lord,  thy  powerful  grace  impart ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  wandering  heart 
To  pleasure,  perfect  and  sublime, 
Unmeasured  by  the  wing  of  time. 

618  C.  M.  157 

Parting  with  carnal  Joys. 

1  My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 

And  bids  the  world  farewell ; 
On  things  of  sense  why  fix  my  sight  ? 
Why  on  its  pleasures  dwell  ? 

2  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  soul's  desire ; 

To  boundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

3  No  longer  will  I  ask  its  love, 

Nor  seek  its  friendship  more ! 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Is  not  within  its  power. 

4  Oh,  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

To  mount  the  heavenly  road ; 
There  shall  I  share  my  Saviour's  love, 
There  shall  I  dwell  with  God. 
3.3G 


CONFORMITY   TO  CHRIST. 

019  C.  M.  217 

Earthly  Pleasures  dangerous. 

1  How  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 

How  false,  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Shine  with  deceiving  light; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  our  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  onr  wavering  minds 
And  leave  but  half  for  God ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ! 
'Tis  there  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food, 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

G20  C.  M.  215 

Laving  to  Christ. 

1  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  Let  the  Bweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 
2n  *     337 


MAN. 

621  C.  M.  218 

Parting  with  all  for  Christ. 

1  Yii  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu ; 

A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  heavenly  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, — 

Oh,  name  divinely  sweet ! — 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 
True  wealth  and  honor  meet. 

3  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possessed, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  forever  blest. 

4  Dear  portion  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  let  me  call  thee  mine. 

622  C.  M.  216 

Desires  for  Holiness. 

1  Oh,  could  I  find  from  day  to  day, 

A  nearness  to  my  God, 
Then  would  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
While  leaning  on  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  come,  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart, 
Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore ; 
And  when  my  frame  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

J  ass 


CONFORMITY   TO  CHRIST. 

623  c.  if.  218 

Parity  of  Heart. 

1  Oh,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free; 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 

2  Oh,  for  a  heart  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  Oh,  for  an  humble,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean, 
Which  neither  life  nor  deatli  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  Thy  temper,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Oh,  write  thy  name  upon  my  heart ! 
Thy  name,  O  God,  is  Love. 

624  L.  M.  209 

Christian  Stability. 

1  O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart ; 
Henceforth  my  .chief  desire  shall  be, 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ, 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be, 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fixed  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space ; 
Thy  presence,  Lord,  fills  every  place; 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be, 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 

4  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing, 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 

339 


MAN. 

625  L.  M.  174 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  Presence. 

1  Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Turn  from  my  sin  thy  searching  eyes, 
Nor  let  th'  offences  of  my  hand 
AVithin  thy  book  recorded  stand. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  thine  subdued, 
A  conscience  pure,  a  soul  renewed ; 
Nor  let  me,  wrapt  in  endless  gloom, 
An  outcast  from  thy  presence  roam. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  to  my  heart 

Once  more  its  quickening  aid  impart ; 

My  mind  fiom  every  fear  release, 

And  soothe  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

626  C.  M.  216 

Longing  for  God, 

1  Oh,  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoyed ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest : 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whatever  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 
340 


CONFORMITY    TO   CHRIST. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

627  s.  m.  160 

Renouncing  Sin. 

1  Sha^l  we  go  on  to  sin, 

Because  thy  grace  abounds? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ; 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

628  C.  M.  216 

Complaints  of  Coldness. 

1  With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

Here,  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false  as  mine  has  been ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

3  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast  '.' 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest? 

4  Break,  sovereign  grace,  oh,  break  the  charm, 

And  set  the  captive  free ; 
Reveal,  almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
Ami  haste  i<>  rescue  me. 

2d2 


MAN. 

629  C.  M.  231 

Delight  in  God  and  his  Word. 

1  Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God; 

Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice ; 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Could  make  me  so  r ejoice. 

3  Thy  precepts  and  thy  heavenly  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine ; 

Oh,  save  thy  servant,  Lord ; 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place ; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

630  C.  M.  169 

A  living  Faith. 

1  Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  How  vain  are  fancy's  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead ! 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  purifies  the  heart ; 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love ; 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  This  faith  shall  every  fear  control 

By  its  celestial  power, 
With  holy  triumph  fill  the  soul 
In  death's  approaching  hour. 
342 


CONFORMITY  TO   CHRIST. 

631  C.  M.  231 

Difficulty  and  Dependence. 

1  Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppressed,  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  the  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

632  7s.  210 

The  anxious  Inquiry. 

1  'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know, — 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought, — 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse 

Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark  and  vain  and  wild  ; 
Filled  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? 

4  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

5  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  t<>  begin  fco-day. 


MAN. 

633  L.  M.  123 

The  Road  to  Life  and  Death. 

1  Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 

And  thousands  walk  together  there ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross," 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command : 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain, 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new, — 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

634  L.  M.  214 

Exemplifying  the  Gospel. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God, 
WThen  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Ambition,  envy,  lust,  and  pride ; 

While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

314 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 

635  C.  M.  1G5 

Prayer  for  Direction. 

1  Oh,  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
Oh,  that  my  God  would  grant  me  graee 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  From  folly  turn  away  my  eyes ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design 
Nor  covetous  desire  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

3  Direct  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, — 

;Tis  a  delightful  road, — 
Nor  let  my  head  nor  heart  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

636  s.  m.  160 

Prayer  for  Self  Consecration, 

1  O  God,  my  strength,  my  hope, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care ; 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 
And  know  thou  nearest  prayer. 

2  Oh,  for  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick-discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly ! 

3  A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  Lord,  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
To  better  worlds  above. 
345 


MAN. 


LOVING    OTHERS    FOR   CHRIST'S    SAKE. 

637  S.  M.  208 

Attachment  to  the  Church. 

1  I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  O  God ; 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand,  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

638  8s.  173 

The  Union  of  Saints. 

1  From  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 
That  hatred  is  conquered  by  love? 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties 

As  distance  and  time  can't  remove. 

346 


LOVING   OTHERS  FOR  CHRIST'S  SAKE. 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 

Nor  yet  in  a  Paradise  lost-; 
It  grows  on  Immanuel's  ground, 
And  Jesus'  dear  blood  it  did  cost. 

3  My  brethren  are  clear  unto  me, 

Our  hearts  all  united  in  love; 
Where  Jesus  is  gone  Ave  shall  be, 
In  yonder  blest  mansions  above. 

4  Why,  then,  so  unwilling  to  part, 

Since  there  we  shall  all  meet  again? 
Engraved  on  ImmanuePs  heart, 
At  a  distance  we  cannot  remain. 

5  With  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 

And  all  his  bright  glories  shall  see, 
Singing,  Hallelujah  !  amen  ! 
Amen  !  even  so  let  it  be. 

039  C.  M.  157 

Ye  have  done  it  unto  me. 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace! 

Thy  bounties  how  complete ! 
How  can  we  count  the  matchless  sum? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace  ;  % 

And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  i'ed 

And  visited  and  cheered  ; 
And,  in  their  accents  of  distress, 

Our  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love, 

We  in  thy  poor  would  Bee  ; 
Oh,  rather  let  us  beg  our  bread, 
Than  hold  it  back  from  thee. 
347 


MAN. 

G40  S.  M.  160 

Christian  Fellowship. 

1  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

641  C.  M.  229 

Love  as  Brethren. 

1  How  sweet,  how  heavenly,  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  pence  delight, 
And  thus  fulfil  his  word; — 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart; — 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love ! 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 
348 


LOVING  OTIIEKS  FOR  CHRIST'S  SAKE. 

6±2  C.  M.  229 

Brotherly  Love. 

1  Our  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 

Cemented,  mixed  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  often  burned  within, 

And  glowed  with  sacred  fire, 
"While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blessed, 
And  filled  the  enlarged  desire. 

3  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown  ; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 
Proclaimed  by  thee  thine  own ; — 

4  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 

We  sinners,  saved  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed, 
Behold  thee  face  to  face. 

643  L.  M.  209 

Religion  nothing  without  Love. 

1  Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 

If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  AYere  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell, 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 

To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor ; 

Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name, — 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues  nor  gifts  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

2k  348 


MAN. 

644  C.  M.  229 

Importance  and  Influence  of  love. 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too, 
But  they  can  never  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  brightest  realms  of  bliss. 

645  C.  M.  237 

Sympathy  with  the  Afflicted. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain ; 

2  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth 

A  brother's  woes  to  feel, 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

3  He  spreads  his  kind,  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 
And  brings  unasked  relief. 

4  Himself,  through  Christ,  hath  mercy  found — 

Free  mercy  from  above  : 
That  mercy  moves  him  to  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 
350 


LOVING  OTHERS' FOR  CHRIST'S  SAKE. 

646  L.  M.  123 

Grief  for  the  Sins  and  Miseries  of  Men. 

1  Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise, 
To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes ; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame ; 
See  scandals  poured  on  Jesus'  name ; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Son ; 
The  world  abused ;  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night, 

In  flames  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  forever  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene ; 
My  spirit  yearns  o'er  dying  men ; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim, 

And  snatch  the  firebrands  from  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves : 
Thy  own  all-saving  arm  employ, 

And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

647  L.  M.  209 

Christian  Affection. 

1  How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
In  sweet  communion,  kindred  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes,  are  one ! 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  tender  love,  what  holy  fear! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin! 

3  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire. 
When  dimly  burns  frail  nature'-  fin- 
Then  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above 
A  heaven  of  joy,  a  heaven  of  love. 

35 1 


MAN. 

648  C.  M.  237 

Imitation  of  Christ's  Kindness. 

1  Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 

By  lane  and  cell  obscure, 
And  let  our  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  his,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  him,  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We,  in  their  gloomy  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill ; 
And  that  thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4  Small  are  the  offerings  we  can  make ; 

Yet  thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

649  L.  M.  123 

Blessedness  of  the  Righteous. 

1  Blest  are  the  men  whose  mercies  move 
To  acts  of  kindness  and  of  love ; 
From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

2  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean, 
Who  never  tread  the  ways  of  sin ; 
With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife ; 
They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God, — the  God  of  peace. 

4  Blest  are  the  faithful  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord; 
Eternal  life  is  their  reward. 

352 


LOVING  OTHEKS  FOE  CHEIST'%  SAKE. 

650  7s.  211 

Save  our  Children. 

1  God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer 

For  the  children  thou  hast  given ; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share, — 
Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heaven. 

2  In  the  morning  of  their  days 

May  their  hearts  be  drawn  to  thee ; 
Let  them  learn  to  lisp  thy  praise 
In  their  earliest  infancy. 

3  Cleanse  their  souls  from  every  stain, 

Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood ; 
Let  them  all  be  born  again, 
And  be  reconciled  to  God. 

4  For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry ; 

Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear  ; 
"While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  prayer,  in  mercy  hear. 

651  C.  M.  230 

Prayer  for  Children's  Conversion. 

1  O  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet, 

A  needy,  sinful  band  ; 
As  suppliants  round  thy  mercy-seat, 
We  come  at  thy  command. 

2  'Tis  for  our  children  wTe  would  plead, 

The  offspring  thou  hast  given  ; 
Where  shall  we  go,  in  time  of  need, 
But  to  the  God  of  heaven  ? 

3  We  ask  .not  for  them  wealth  or  fame, 

Amid  the  worldly  strife  ; 
But,  in  the  all-prevailing  Name, 
We  ask  eternal  life. 

4  We  seek  the  Spirit's  quickening  grace, 

To  make  them  pure  in  heart, 
That  they  may  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  see  thee  as  thou  art. 
2e2  353 


*  MAX. 

652  L.  M.  235 

Parents  Prayer  for  their  Children. 

1  Father  of  all,  before  thy  throne, 

Grateful  but  anxious  parents  bow ; 
Look  in  paternal  mercy  down, 

And  yield  the  boon  we  ask  thee  now. 

2  'Tis  not  for  wealth,  or  joys  of  earth, 

Or  life  prolonged,  we  seek  thy  face ; 
'Tis  for  a  new  and  heavenly  birth, 
;Tis  for  the  treasures  of  thy  grace. 

3  ?Tis  for  the  soul's  eternal  joy, 

For  rescue  from  the  coming  woe : 
Do  not  our  earnest  suit  deny ; 
We  cannot,  cannot  let  thee  go. 

653  S.  M.  234 

Compassion  of  Christ. 

1  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  wondering  angels  see  : 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep  ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear  : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

654  L.  M.  178 

Prayer  for  the  Conversion  of  Men. 

1  O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  light, 
Illumine  those  who  sit  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  thy  voice, 
And  in  thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

354 


KEFUGE  IN  CHRIST. 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  in  whom  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 

3  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderer  from  thy  fold, 
Unite  those  now  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

4  So  they,  with  us,  may  evermore 

Such  grace,  with  wondering  thanks,  adore; 
And  endless  praise  to  thee  be  given, 
By  all  thy  church,  in  earth  and  heaven. 


REFUGE    IN    CHRIST. 

655  6s  &  5s.  194 

"  I  am  thy  God;  I  will  strengthen  thee." 

1  On,  let  him  whose  sorrow 

No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  God,  and  borrow 
Ease  for  heart  and  mind. 

2  "Where  the  mourner,  weeping, 

Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
God  his  watch  is  keeping, 
Though  none  else  is  near. 

3  All  our  woe  and  sadness 

In  this  world  below, 
Equal  not  the  gladness 

We  in  heaven  shall  know. 

4  When  our  gracious  Saviour, 

In  the  realms  above, 
( Vowns  us  with  his  favor, 
Fills  us  with  his  love. 


MAN. 

656  L.  M.  123 

A  never-failing  God. 

1  God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call, 
Afflicted,  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 

Oh,  while  the  swelling  floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
Where  shall  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  the  humble  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer : 
The  promise  of  a  faithful  God 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Poor  though  I  am,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
That  man  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

657  L.  M.  174 

Why  art  thou  cast  down  f 

1  Be  still,  my  heart !  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares ; 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ? 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  thee  home  apace  to  God ; 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 


REFUGE    IN   CHKIST. 

658  7s.  140 

Burdens  cast  on  the  Lord. 

1  Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord  ; 
Lean  thou  only  on  his  word  : 
Ever  will  he  be  thy  stay, 

Though  the  heavens  shall  melt  away. 

2  Ever  in  the  raging  storm, 
Thou  shalt  see  his  cheering  form, 
Hear  his  pledge  of  coming  aid : 

"It  is  I,  be  not  afraid." 

3  Cast  thy  burden  at  his  feet ; 
Linger  near  his  mercy-seat: 
He  will  lead  thee  by  the  hand 
Gently  to  the  better  land. 

4  He  will  gird  thee  by  his  power, 
In  thy  weary,  fainting  hour  ; 
Lean,  then,  loving,  on  his  word ; 
Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord. 

659  S.  M.  179 

11  My  Times  are  in  thy  Hand." 

1  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Father,  we  wish  them  there, 
Our  life,  our  soul,  our  all,  we  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Whatever  they  may  be, 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
A  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
JIi<  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

We'll  always  trust  in  thee  : 
Till  we  have  left  this  weary  land, 
And  all  thy  glory  see. 
357 


MAX. 

660  L.  M.  235 

"  Welcome  to  me  the  darkest  Night." 
1  "Welcome  to  me  the  darkest  night, 
If  there  the  Saviour's  presence  bright 
Beam  forth  upon  the  soul  dismayed, 
And  say,  "  'Tis  I,  be  not  afraid.J 


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2  Welcome  the  fiercest  waves  that  roll 
Their  deepening  floods  to  whelm  my  soul, 
If  he  rebuke  the  storm  of  ill, 
And  bid  the  tempest,  "  Peace,  be  still." 

3  Welcome  the  thorniest  path,  if  there 
The  print-marks  of  his  feet  appear ; 
If  in  his  footsteps  we  may  tread, 
And  follow  where  our  Lord  hath  led. 

4  I  will  not  ask  what  else  is  mine, 
,   If  thou,  O  Lord,  account  me  thine; 

For  what  but  joy  can  be  my  lot, 
If  God,  my  God,  reject  me  not? 

661  S.  M.  233 

Gentleness  of  God's  Commands. 

1  How  gentle  God's  commands  ! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  Beneath  his  watchful  eye 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up, 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  peace  and  comfort  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Unchanged  from  day  to  day : 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

358 


REFUGE   IN  CHRIST. 

G62  L.  M.  Gz.  147 

Christ,  All  and  in  AIL 

1  Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose, 

All  fulness  dwells  in  thee  divine ; 
Our  strength,  to  quell  the  proudest  foes ; 

Our  light,  in  deepest  gloom  to  shine ; 
Thou  art  our  fortress,  strength,  and  tower, 
Our  trust  and  portion,  evermore. 

2  Jesus,  our  Comforter  thou  art ; 

Our  rest  in  toil,  our  ease  in  pain ; 
The  balm  to  heal  each  broken  heart ; 

In  storms  our  peace,  in  loss  our  gain  ; 
Our  joy  beneath  the  worldling's  frown ; 
In  shame  our  glory  and  our  crown. 

3  In  want,  our  plentiful  supply; 

In  weakness,  our  almighty  power ; 
In  bonds,  our  perfect  liberty ; 

Our  refuge  in  temptation's  hour  ; 
Our  comfort,  'midst  all  grief  and  thrall ; 
Our  life  in  death;  our  all  in  all. 

G63  S.  M.  179 

Comfort  in  Darkness. 

1  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

Down  from  the  willows  take, 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  tilings,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 
359 


MAN. 

664  L.  M.  214 

Strength  from  Christ. 

1  Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day," 
Then  I  rejoiee  in  deep  distress, 
Upheld  by  all-suffieient  grace. 

2  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 

All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there : 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  he  my  sinking  head  sustains. 

3  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me ; 
When  I  am  weak  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

665  s.  m.  160 

Resignation  to  the  Lord's  Will. 

1  If  on  a  quiet  sea 

Toward  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 
With  grateful  hearts,  O  God,  to  thee, 
We'll  own  the  favoring  gale. 

2  But  should  the  surges  rise, 

And  rest  delay  to  come, 
Blest  be  the  sorrow,  kind  the  storm, 
Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 

3  Teach  us,  in  every  state, 

To  make  thy  will  our  own, 
And,  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart, 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

666  e.  m.  234 

Security  and  Comfort  in  God. 

1  When,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 
My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
360 


REFUGE   IN    CHRIST. 

2  Oli,  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide ; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

667  L.  M.  214 

Walking  by  Faith,  not  by  Sight. 

1  'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  With  joy  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  till  the  way. 

668  L.  M.  235 

Keep  us  from  falling. 

1  Lord,  through  the  desert  drear  and  wide, 
Our  erring  footsteps  need  a  guide ; 
Keep  us,  oh,  keep  us  near  thy  side  ; 

Let  us  not  tall ;  let  us  not  fall. 

2  We  have  no  fear  that  thou  shouldst  lose 
One  whom  eternal  love  could  choose; 
But  we  would  ne'er  this  grace  abuse, 

Let  us  not  fall ;  let  us  not  fall. 

3  All  thy  good  work  in  us  complete, 
And  seal  as  daily  at  thy  i'ect  ; 

Thy  love,  thy  words,  thy  name,  how  sweet! 
Let  us  not  fall  ;  lei  as  not  (all. 

2f  361 


MAN. 

669  10s  &  lis.  236 

Unbelief  banished. 

1  Begone,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near; 
And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear ; 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform ; 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Determined  to  save,  he  watched  o'er  my  path, 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave,  I  sported  with  death, 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me  to  put  me  to  shame  ? 

3  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide ; 
His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than  mine ; 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shall  I  repine  ? 

4  His  love,  in  time  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink  j 
Though  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  oh,  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's  song ! 

670  L.  M.  175 

Rocked  in  the  Cradle  of  the  Deep. 

1  Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  dee}), 
I  lay  me  down  in  peace  to  sleep ; 
Secure  I  rest  upon  the  wave, 

For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  power  to  save. 

2  I  know  thou  wilt  not  slight  my  call, 
For  thou  dost  mark  the  sparrow's  fall ; 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sleep, 
Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 

3  And  such  the  trust  that  still  were  mine, 
Though  stormy  winds  swept  o'er  the  brine, 
Or  though  the  tempest's  fiery  breath 
Boused  me  from  sleep  to  wreck  and  death. 


In  ocean  caves  still  safe  with  thee, 
The  germs  of  immortality; 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sleep, 
Bocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 

302 


REFUGE  IN    CHRIST. 

671  C.  M.  232 

Deliverance  from  deep  Distress. 

1  I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord  ; 

He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  niffh. 

2  He  raised  me  from  a  gloomy  pit, 

Where,  mourning,  long  I  lay, 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet, — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
In  new  and  thankful  song. 

4  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great ! 
We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

672  C.  M.  215 

The  safe  Retreat. 

1  Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat 

My  soul  for  shelter  flies : 
;Tis  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat 

When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope'  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  near ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 
And  banish  every  fear. 

3  My  great  Protector  and  my  Lord, 

Thy  constant  aid  impart; 
Oh,  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart  ! 

4  Oli,  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat  ! 
Still  let  me  trusl  thy  power  and  love, 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 
?63 


MAN. 

673  lis,  10  &  6.  177 

Let  not  our  Faith  fail. 

1  Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  dark  and  dreary, 

And  the  heart  faint  beneath  his  chastening  rod ; 
Though  rough  and  steep  our  pathway,  worn  and  weary, 
Still  will  we  trust  in  Grod. 

2  Our  eyes  see  dimly  till  by  faith  anointed, 

And  our  blind  choosing  brings  us  grief  and  pain ; 
Through  him  alone  who  hath  our  way  appointed, 
We  find  our  peace  again. 

3  Choose  for  us,  Lord,  nor  let  our  weak  preferring 

Cheat  our  poor  souls  of  good  thou  hast  designed : 
Choose  for  us,  Lord,  thy  wisdom  is  unerring, 
And  we  are  fools  and  blind. 

674  C.  M.  196 

Prayer  for  strong  Faith. 

1  Oh,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 

Though  pressed  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe ; — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God ; — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; — 

4  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

5  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 
364 


REFUGE  IN  CHRIST. 

675  L.  M.  210 

If  thou  art  with  me. 

1  O  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 

Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 
On  thee  we  east  each  earth-born  care, 
We  smile  at  pain  while  thou  art  near. 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  thou  art  near. 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  shortly  tell  us  thou  art  near. 

4  On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

O  Love  divine,  forever  dear ; 
Content  to  suffer,  while  we  know, 
Living  or  dying,  thou  art  near. 

676  L.  M.  220 

Christ  the  Pilot. 

1  The  billows  swell ;  the  winds  are  high ; 
Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky  ; 

Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I  call; 

My  fears  are  great,  my  strength  is  small. 

2  O  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 

And  guide  and  guard  me  through  the  storm  ; 
Defend  me  from  each  threatening  ill ; 
Control  the  waves;  say,  "Peace,  be  still." 

3  Dangers  of  every  shape  and  name 
Attend  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Who  leave  the  world's  deceitful  shore, 
And  leave  it  to  return  no  more. 

4  Though  tempest-tossed,  and  half  a  wreck, 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  8eek; 
Let  neither  winds  nor  stormy  pain 
Force  back  my  shattered  bark  again. 

2j  305 


MAX. 

677  C.  M.  230 

Comfort  in  God. 

1  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But,  oh,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

678  lis.  236 

The  firm  Foundation. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  In  every  condition, — in  sickness  and  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 

At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, — 
As  thy  day  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength  ever  be. 

3  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love ; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 

4  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  its  foes ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake ! 
3Ut> 


EEFCQE  IN   CHRIST. 

679  lis.  127 

The  Pilgrim  s  Song. 

1  My  rest  is  in  heaven,  my  rest  is  not  here, 

Then  why  should  I  murmur  when  trials  are  near? 
Be  hushed,  my  dark  spirit,  the  worst  that  can  come 
But  shortens  thy  journey,  and  hastens  thee  home. 

2  It  is  not  for  me  to  be  seeking  my  bliss, 

Or  building  my  hopes  in  a  region  like  this  ; 
I  look  for  a  city  that  hands  have  not  piled, 
I  pant  for  a  country  by  sin  undefiled. 

3  Afflictions  may  press  me,  they  cannot  destroy  ; 
One  glimpse  of  his  love  turns  them  all  into  joy ; 
And  the  bitterest  tears,  if  he  smiles  but  on  them, 
Like  dew  in  the  sunshine,  grow  diamond  and  gem. 

4  Let  trial  and  danger  my  progress  oppose, 
They  only  make  heaven  more  sweet  at  its  close  : 
Come  joy  or  come  sorrow,  whatever  may  befall, 
An  hour  with  my  Saviour  will  make  up  for  all. 

680  C.  P.  M.  227 

Help  in  Weakness  and  Pain. 

1  O  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness, 
Our  hope  and  refuge  in  distress, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
See  here,  a  helpless  sinner  see, 
Weak  and  in  pain,  he  looks  to  thee, 

For  healing  in  thy  blood. 

2  In  sickness  make  thou  all  his  bed, 
Thy  hands  support  his  fainting  head, 

His  feeble  soul  defend  ; 
Teach  him  on  thee  to  cast  his  care, 
And  all  his  grief  and  burden  bear, 

And  love  him  to  the  end. 

3  Oh,  let  him  look  to  thee  alone; 
That  all  thy  will  on  him  be  done 

His  only  pleasure  be, 
Alike  resigned  to  live  <>r  die, 
As  most  thy  name  may  glorify, 

To  live  or  die  to  thee. 


MAN. 

681  C.  P.  M.  227 

Casting  all  your  Care  upon  him. 

1  O  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be 
If  Ave  could  cast  our  care  ou  thee, 

If  we  from  self  could  rest ; 
And  feel  at  heart  that  One  above 
In  perfect  wisdom,  perfect  love, 

Is  working  for  the  best. 

2  How  far  from  this  our  daily  life, 
How  oft  disturbed  by  anxious  strife, 

By  sudden  wild  alarms ; 
Oh,  could  we  but  relinquish  all 
Our  earthly  props,  and  simply  fall 

On  thine  almighty  arms. 

3  Could  we  but  kneel  and  cast  our  load, 
E'en  while  we  pray,  upon  our  God, 

Then  rise  with  lightened  cheer ; 
Sure  that  the  Father,  who  is  nigh 
To  still  the  famished  raven's  cry, 

Will  hear  in  that  we  fear. 

682  7s.  211 

The  gracious  Promise. 

1  Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 

To  his  gracious  promise  flee, 
Laying  hold  upon  his  word, 

"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace, 

"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  mayst  see, 
This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief, 

"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  Rock  of  ages,  I'm  secure, 

With  thy  promise  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure — 

"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

308 


ACQUIESCING   IN   THE   WILL  OF  CHRIST. 

683  C.  M.  230 

Comfort  in  Sickness. 

1  When  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
;Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pain, 
And  long  to  fly  away ; 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above ; 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down ; 
Sweet  to  look  forward  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own  ; 

4  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end ; 
Sweet  on  the  promise  of  his  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend ; 

5  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees  ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands,   • 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

G  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  stream, 
What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Directly,  Lord,  from  thee  ! 


ACQUIESCING  IN  THE  WILL  OF  CHRIST. 

634:  7S.  211 

Holy  Contentment. 

1  Loud,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand ; 
All  my  loudest  hopes  have  planned 
To  thy  wisdom  I  resign, 

And  would  make  thy  purpose  mine. 
3G9 


MAN. 

2  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give; 
Day  by  day  to  thee  I  live : 
So  shall  added  years  fulfil, 
Not  my  own,  my  Father's  will. 

3  Fond  ambition,  whisper  not ; 
Happy  is  my  humble  lot ; 
Anxious,  busy  cares,  away ; 
I'm  provided  for  to-day. 

4  Oh,  to  live  exempt  from  care, 
By  the  energy  of  prayer, 
Strong  in  faith,  with  mind  subdued, 
Yet  elate  with  gratitude. 

685  C.  M.  237 

Thy  Care,  not  mine. 

1  Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 

Whether  I  die  or  live ; 
To  love  and  serve  thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey ; 
If  ghort,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  he  went  through  before ; 
No  one  into  his  kingdom  comes, 
But  through  his  opened  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see ; 
For  if  thy  wrork  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  thy  glory  be  ? 

5  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary,  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  all  triumphant  saints 
Who  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small ; 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  him. 
370 


ACQUIESCING    IN   THE   WILL  OF  CHRIST. 

686  L.  M.  219 

Resignation  to  Christ's  Will. 

1  If  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent, 
So  be  it ;  I  am  well  content ; 
And  meekly  wait  my  last  remove, 
Desiring  only  trustful  love. 

2  No  bliss  F1I  seek,  but  to  fulfil, 
In  life,  in  death,  thy  perfect  will ; 
No  succors  in  my  woes  I  want, 

But  what  my  Lord  is  pleased  to  grant. 

3  Our  days  are  numbered :  let  us  spare 
Our  anxious  hearts  a  needless  care : 
?Tis  thine  to  number  out  our  days ; 
?Tis  ours  to  give  them  to  thy  praise. 

4  Faith  is  our  only  business  here, — 
Faith,  simple,  constant,  and  sincere; 
Oh,  blessed  days  thy  servants  see ! 
Thus  spent,  O  Lord,  in  pleasing  thee. 

687  C.  M.  197 

Mystery, 

1  Thy  way,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  sea ; 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  As  through  a  glass  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

3  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light? 

4  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace, 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 
37 1 


MAN. 

688  8s  &  G.  227 

"Thy  Will  be  doner 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still,  and  murmur  not, 

And  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

3  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize, — it  ne'er  was  mine, — 
I  only  yield  thee  what  is  thine ; 

"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

4  Should  pining  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

In  life  or  death  teach  me  to  say, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

5  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
Whate'er  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

689  L.  M.  6l.  147 

Trust  in  the  Lord's  Love. 

1  Oh,  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 

While  darkness  veils  this  mortal  eye, 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will, 

Wrapped  yet  in  fears  and  mystery ; 
I  cannot,  Lord,  thy  purpose  see ; 
Yet  all  is  well,  since  ruled  by  thee. 

2  So,  trusting  in  thy  love,  I  tread 

The  narrow  path  of  duty  on ; 
What  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled? 

What  though  some  flattering  dreams  are  gone  ? 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain  ; 

Why  should  my  spirit,  then,  complain? 


ACQUIESCING   IN   THE   WILL  OF  CHRIST. 

690  8s  &  4.  227 

Thy  Will  be  done. 

1  Thy  will  be  done  !     In  devious  way 

The  hurrying  stream  of  life  may  run ; 
Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say, 
Thy  will  be  done. 

2  Thy  will  be  done  !     If  o'er  us  shine 

A  gladdening  and  a  prosperous  sun, 
This  prayer  shall  make  it  more  divine : 
Thy  will  be  done. 

3  Thy  will  be  done  !     Though  shrouded  o'er 

Our  path  with  gloom,  one  comfort,  one, 
Is  ours, — to  breathe,  while  we  adore, 
Thy  will  be  done. 

691  S.  M.  234 

He  shall  choose  our  Inheritance  for  us. 

1  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 

However  dark  it  be ; 
Oh,  lead  me  by  thine  own  right  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 

I  would  not  if  I  might ; 
But  choose  thou  for  me,  O  my  God, 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

3  Take  thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill ; 
As  ever  best  to  thee  may  seem, 
Choose  thou  my  good  and  ill. 

4  Choose  thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health  ; 
Choose  thou  my  joys  and  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

5  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  thou  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  strength, 
My  wisdom,  and  my  all. 
2a  ;;7:; 


MAN. 

692  C.  M.  232 

God's  Will 

1  I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God, 

And  all  thy  ways  adore ; 
And  every  day  I  live,  I  long 
To  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  He  always  wins  who  sides  with  God, 

To  him  no  chance  is  lost ; 
God's  will  is  sweetest  to  him  when 
It  triumphs  at  his  cost. 

3  111  that  God  blesses,  is  our  good, 

And  unblest  good  is  ill ; 
And  all  is  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
•  If  it  be  his  dear  will. 

4  When  obstacles  and  trials  seem 

Like  prison-walls  to  be, 
I  do  the  little  I  can  do, 
And  leave  the  rest  to  thee. 


L.  M.  6l.  147 

He  leadeth  me. 

1  "  He  leadeth  me  !"  oh,  blessed  thought, 

Oh,  words  with  heavenly  comfort  fraught, 

Whate'er  I  do,  whate'er  I  be, 

Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me ;  he  leadeth  me ; 

By  his  own  hand  he  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'midst  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom ; 
By  waters  still,  o'er  troubled  sea, — 

Still  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me\ 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine; 
Content,  what'er  my  lot  may  be, 
Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  thy  grace,  the  victory's  won  ; 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

374 


WORKING  FOR  CHRIST. 

694:  8s,  7s  &  4.  221 

God  the  Pilgrim's  Guide  and  Strength. 

1  Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pi Wim  through  this  barren  land  : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current; 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


WORKING    FOR    CHRIST. 

695  S.  M.  242 

Work  in  my  Vineyard. 

1  Laborers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  you  for  the  toil ; 
The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies 
Already  cheers  the  soil. 

2  Go  where  the  sick  recline, 

Where  mourning  hearts  deplore; 
And  where  the  sons  of  sorrow  pine, 
Dispense  your  hallowed  lore. 

3  Urge,  with  a  tender  zeal, 

The  erring  child  along, 
A\  here  peaceful  congregations  kneel, 
And  pious  teacher.-,  throng. 


MAX. 

4  Be  faith,  which  looks  above, 

With  prayer,  your  constant  guest ; 
And  wrap  the  Saviour's  changeless  love, 
A  mantle,  round  your  breast. 

5  So  shall  you  share  the  wealth 

That  earth  may  ne'er  despoil, 
And  the  blest  gospel's  saving  health 
Repay  your  arduous  toil. 

696  s.  m.  180 

Heartily  as  to  the  Lord. 

1  Teach  me,  my  God  and  King, 

In  all  things  thee  to  see ; 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
To  do  it  as  for  thee. 

2  All  may  of  thee  partake ; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be, 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

3  If  done  beneath  thy  laws, 

E'en  servile  labors  shine ; 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause ; 
The  meanest  work,  divine. 

697  C.  M.  231 

God's  true  Workmen. 

1  God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing, 

Most  strange  in  all  its  ways, 
And,  of  all  things  on  earth,  least  like 
What  men  agree  to  praise. 

2  Oh,  blest  is  he  to  whom  is  given 

The  instinct  that  can  tell 
That  God  is  on  the  field,  when  he 
Is  most  invisible. 

3  And  blest  is  he  who  can  divine 

Where  real  right  doth  lie, 
And  dares  to  take  the  side  that  seems 
Wrong  to  man's  blinded  eve. 


WOEKIXG  FOK  CHEIST. 

698  S.  M.  139 

Active  Effort  to  do  Good. 

1  Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed  ; 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed ; 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land ; 

2  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

3  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  ; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist  and  dry 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
•  For  garners  in  the  sky. 

4  Thence,  when  the  glorious  end, 

The  day  of  God,  shall  come, 
The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 
And  heaven  cry,  "  Harvest  home  ! " 

699  8s,  6s  &  4.  239 

Nothing  but  Leaves. 

1  Nothing  but  leaves  ! — the  Spirit  grieves 

Over  a  wasted  life ; 
O'er  sins  indulged  while  conscience  slept, 
O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept, 

And  reaps  from  years  of  strife 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

2  Nothing  but  leaves  ! — no  gathered  sheaves 

Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain  ; 
"We  sow  our  seeds  ;  lo !  tares  and  weeds, 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds, 

We  reap  with  toil  and  pain 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

3  Nothing  but  leaves  ! — sad  memory  weaves 

No  veil  to  hide  the  past ; 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
Counting  each  lost  and  misspent  day, 
Sadly  we  find  at  last 
Nothing  but  leaves. 
2g* 


MAN. 

4  Ah  !  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 

Bearing  but  withered  leaves  ? 

Ah  !  who  shall  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 

Before  the  awful  judgment-seat, 

Lay  down,  for  golden  sheaves, 

Nothing  but  leaves  ? 

700  7s,  6s  &  5s.  240 

Work  while  it  is  called  Day. 

1  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  morning  hours; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  springing  flow'rs  : 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter  ;# 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

• 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon  ; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon. 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store : 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coining, 

Under  the  sunset  skies  ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  the  daylight  flies. 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more ; 
Work  while  the  night  is  darkening, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

701  7s,  6  &  5.  240 

Clinging  to  Jesus. 
1  Follow  the  paths  of  Jesus, 

Walk  where  his  footsteps  lead, 
Keep  in  his  beaming  presence, 
Every  counsel  heed. 


WORKING  FOR  CHRIST. 

2  Watch,  while  the  hours  are  flying, 
Ready  some  good  to  do ; 
Quick,  while  his  voice  is  calling, 
Yield  obedience  true. 


3  Cling  to  the  hand  of  Jesu 


All  through  the  day  and  night, 
Dark  though  the  way  and  dreary, 
He  will  guide  you  right. 

4  Live  for  the  good  of  others, 

Helpless,  oppressed,  and  wrong; 
Lift  them  from  depths  of  sorrow, 
In  his  strength  be  strong. 

702  6s  &  5s.  2-10 

Go,  work. 

1  Work,  for  time  is  flying  ; 

Work  with  heart  sincere ; 
Work,  for  souls  are  dying ; 

Work,  for  night  is  near. 
In  the  Master's  vinejsard 

Go  and  work  to-day  ; 
Stand  not  idly  waiting, 

Work,  without  delay. 

2  In  this  glorious  calling, 

Work  till  day  is  o'er ; 
Work,  till,  evening  falling, 

You  can  work  no  more. 
Then  your  labor  bringing 

To  the  King  of  kings, 
Borne  with  joy  and  singing 

Home  on  angels'  wings. 

3  There  where  saints  adore  him, 

Where  the  ransomed  meet, 
Lay  thy  sheaves  before  him, 

Lay  them  at  his  feet. 
Hear  thy  Master  saying, 

From  his  heavenly  throne, 
When  thy  wages  paying, 

"  Laborer,  well  done  ! '' 


MAN. 

WARRING   FOR    CHRIST. 

703  C.  M.  238 

The  Christian  Soldier. 

1  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

704  S.  M.  242 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer  inculcated. 

1  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch  and  fight  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 


WARRING   FOR  CHRIST. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  Avon, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 

705  C.  M.  165 

Watch  and  pray. 

1  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 

Through  life's  brief,  fleeting  hour ; 
And  gives  the  Spirit's  quickening  ray 
To  those  who  seek  his  power. 

2  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 

Maintain  a  warrior's  strife  ; 
Help,  Lord,  to  hear  thy  voice  to-day ; 
Obedience  is  our  life. 

3  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray ; 

For  soon  the  hour  will  come 
That  calls  us  from  the  earth  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

4  O  Saviour,  we  would  watch  and  pray, 

And  hear  thy  sacred  voice, 
And  walk,  as  thou  hast  marked  the  way, 
To  heaven's  eternal  joys. 

706  c.  M.  200 

The  whole  Armor. 

1  Oh,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way, 

And  to  thy  armor  cling ; 
AVith  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
That  grace  and  mercy  bring. 

2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought, 

An  upward  race  to  rim, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  bo  sought, 
A  victory  to  be  won. 
381 


MAX. 

3  The  shield  of  faith  repels  the  dart 

That  Satan's  hand  may  throw  ; 
His  arrow  cannot  reach  thy  heart, 
If  Christ  control  the  bow. 

4  The  glowing  lamp  of  prayer  will  light 

Thee  on  thy  anxious  road ; 
'Twill  keep  the  goal  of  heaven  in  sight, 
And  guide  thee  to  thy  God. 

5  Oh,  faint  not,  Christian,  for  thy  sighs 

Are  heard  before  his  throne ; 
The  race  must  come  before  the  prize, 
The  cross  before  the  crown. 

707  7s  &  6s.  223 

Stand  up  for  Jesus. 

1  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross ; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss  : 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  be  led, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you ; 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

3  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 
382 


WARRING   FOR  CHRIST. 

708  C.  M.  200 

Following  departed  Worthies. 

1  Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live ; 
Their  faith  and  hope  and  mighty  deeds 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe ; 
To  his  almighty  power  and  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given, 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

709  C.  M.  231 

The  Saints  above. 

1  Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  bathed  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins  and  doubts  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came ; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod ; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast; 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possessed  the  promised  rest. 
383 


MAN. 

710  L.  M.  *  241 

Taking  the  Shield  of  Faith. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes ; 
See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise, 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host. 
Awake,  my  soul,  or  thou  art  lost ! 

2  Thou  tread'st  upon  enchanted  ground ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round ; 
Beware  of  all;  guard  every  part; 
But  most,  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 

3  Come,  then,  my  soul,  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield ; 
Put  on  the  armor,  from  above, 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

4  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell ; 
The  Man  of  Calv'ry  triumphed  here : 
"Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 

711  C.  M.  200 

The  Christian  Race. 

1  Awake,  my  soul ;  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
;Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye ; — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

384 


WARRING    I-OR  CHRIST. 

712  L.  M.  241 

The  heavenly  Race, 

1  Awake,  our  souls;  away,  our  fears; 

Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint ; — 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  full  supply ; 
While  those  who  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away  and  droop  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road„ 

713  C.  M.  164 

Bearing  the  Cross. 

1  Didsi  thou,  dear  Saviour,  suffer  shame, 

And  bear  the  cross  for  me, 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be? 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold  ; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  Let  mockers  scoff,  the  world  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain  ; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

2ir  38n 


MAN. 

714  L.  M.  241 

The  Christian  Warfare. 

1  Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

715  C.  M.  238 

Jesus  able  to  keep. 

1  I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  I  know  his  name; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 
386 


WASHING  FOB  CHKIST. 

716  L.  M.  175 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be — 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
"Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! — that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No, — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesns  ! — yes  I  may, 
AVI  ion  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

4  Till  then, — nor  is  my  boasting  vain,- 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ; 
And,  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

717  7s.  212 

Fight  the  good  Fight  of  Faith. 

1  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go ; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  drv; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  ; 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad  ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  glory  move  ; 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove \ 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go! 

j>7 


MAN. 

718  S.  M.  242 

The  Christian  Soldier's  Strength. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
The  man  who  in  the  Saviour  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God ; 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
You  may  overcome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on  ; 

Wrestle  and  fight  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  soldiers,  "Come," 
Till  Christ,  the  Lord,  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

719  C.  M.  238 

Succor  implored  in  spiritual  Conflicts. 

1  Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 

What  snares  beset  my  way! 
To  heaven,  oh,  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

388 


WARRING  FOE   CHRIST. 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
Oh,  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Oh,  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

720  7s.  224 

The  Conflict  short. 

1  Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear ; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end. 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 
Long  wre  shall  not  dwell  below; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"Child,  your  Father  calls, — come  home!" 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares ; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  unguarded  part : 
But,  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"Child,  your  Father  calls, — come  home!" 

3  But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet, 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within : 
Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 
Christ  will  also  conquer  these  ; 
Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"Child,  \our  Father  calls, — come  home!" 
2h2 


HOLY   SCE1PTUEE. 


HOLY  SCBIPTUBE. 

721  L.  M.  250 

The  Glory  of  God  in  his  Works  and  Word. 

1  Tpie  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ; 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess ; 
But  that  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise ; 

Oh,  bless  the  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise ; 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

4  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven ; 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

722  C.  M.  247 

Sufficiency  of  the  Scrijitnre. 

1  Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid ; 
♦     Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied ; 

And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

3  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law  ; 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been  ; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 
The  pardon  of  my  sin. 
390 


HOLY  SCKIPTUBE. 

723  L.  M.  250 

Superiority  of  God's  Word. 

1  The  starry  firmament  on  high, 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky, 

Yet  shine  not  to  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
So  brightly  as  thy  written  word. 

2  The  hopes  that  holy  word  supplies, 
Its  truths  divine  and  precepts  wise, — 
In  each  a  heavenly  beam  I  see, 
And  every  beam  conducts  to  thee. 

3  Almighty  Lord,  the  sun  shall  fail, 
The  moon  forget  her  nightly  tale, 
And  deepest  silence  hush  on  high 
The  radiant  chorus  of  the  sky. 

4  But  fixed  for  everlasting  years, 
Unmoved  amid  the  wreck  of  spheres, 
Thy  word  shall  shine  in  cloudless  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  have  passed  away. 

724  L.  M.  250 

A  Saviour  seen  in  the  Scripture. 

1  Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow; 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love ; 
In  wrorlds  below,  and  worlds  above ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  There  what  delightful  truths  I  read ; 
There  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed ! 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 
Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrow  cease, 

And  gives  my  laboring  conscience  peace; 
There  lilts  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 


HOLY   SCRIPTURE. 

725  C.  M.  247 

The  Bible  suited  to  our  Wants. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  'Tis  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Here  purer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

3  'Tis  here  the  Saviour's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever-dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

726  L.  M.  250 

Thou  art  my  Portion,  0  Lord. 

1  On,  let  thy  sacred  word  impart 
Its  generous  influence  to  my  heart : 
With  power,  and  light,  and  love  divine, 
Assure  my  soul  that  thou  art  mine. 

2  Thy  blissful  word,  with  joy  replete, 
Shall  bid  my  gloomy  fears  retreat ; 
And  heaven-born  hope,  serenely  bright, 
Shine  cheerful  through  this  mortal  night. 

3  Then  shall  my  joyful  spirit  rise, 
On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies ; 
And  when  these  transient  scenes  are  o'er, 
And  this  vain  world  shall  tempt  no  more, — 

4  Oh,  may  I  reach  the  blissful  plains, 
Where  thy  unclouded  glory  reigns, 
And  dwell  forever  near  thy  throne, 
In  joys  to  mortal  thought  unknown! 

392 


HOLY  SCRIPTUKE. 

727  C.  M.  247 
The  Bible  a  Light. 

1  What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  ! 

Majestic,  like  the  sun, 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  power  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat: 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

728  L.  M.  251 

Divine  Revelation. 

1  God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  : 
Here  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 
May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name, 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood, 

The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  Here,  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 

A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies; 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 

From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Oh,  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word, 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

393 


HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 

729  C.  M.  247 

Worth  of  the  Bible. 

1  How  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  O'er  all  the  strait  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast ; 

A  light  whose  never-weary  ray 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

4  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

730  C.  M.  248 

Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

1  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever-fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land,  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Omi*  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
Aud  our  eternal  rest. 
394 


HOLY   SCRIPTURE. 

731  78.  249 

Preciousncss  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  Holy  Bible,  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine : 
Mine  to  tell  me  whence  I  came  ; 
Mine  to  teach  me  what  I  am  ; 

2  Mine  to  chide  me  when  I  rove ; 
Mine  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine  thou  art  to  guide  and  guard ; 
Mine  to  punish  or  reward ; 

3  Mine  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless ; 
Mine  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death ; 

4  Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom ; 
O  thou  holy  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine. 

732  L.  P.  M.  251 

Delight  and  Instruction  from  the  Bible. 

1  I  love  the  volume  of  thy  wTord ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray  ; 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

2  Thy  threaten ings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 

3  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 
'Mr* 


HOLY  SCEIPTUKE. 

733  CM.  '  248 

Love  to  the  Bible. 

1  Oh,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law ! 

'Tis  daily  my  delight ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  meditate  thy  word ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 

3  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 

And  well  employ  my  tongue, 
And  in  my  weary  pilgrimage 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 

4  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

734  C.  M.  248 

Excellency  of  the  Scripture. 

1  Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

To  form  one  perfect  book ; 
Gr^at  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
IJow  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below, — 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 

4  Our  faith  and  love  and  every  grace 

Fall  far  below  thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 
396 


CHURCH. 

735  S.  M.  249 

Power  of  GocVs  Word. 

1  Behold,  the  morning  sun 

Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just; 
Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
Oh,  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


CHUECH 


736  L.  M.  261 

Glorious  Things  spoken  of  the  City  of  God. 

1  God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vow, 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
AVhere  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  are  described  of  old ! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zion  told  ! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 
2i  *  397 


CIIUECH. 

737  S.  M.  263 

Safety  of  the  Church. 

1  How  honored  is  the  place 

Where  we  adoring  stand  ! 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 

2  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
While  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  th'  eternal  gates ; 

The  doors  wide  open  fling ; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  taste  un mingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace, 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

738  C.  M.  255 

Christ  the  Foundation  of  his  Church. 

1  Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone, 

Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

Let  saints  adore  the  name ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  thine  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 
398 


CHURCH. 

739  C.  M.  263 

We  are  come  unto  Mount  Zion. 

1  Not  to  the  terrors*  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill,    • 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  great,  the  glorious  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light ; 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven, 
And  God,  the  Judge,  who  doth  declare 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

Our  weary  souls  would  rest ; 
The  man  who  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  forever  blest. 

740  S.  M.  .    26 

Safety  of  the  Church. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress ; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone, 
Through  all  her  palaces ! 

399 


Q 


CHURCH. 

3  When  kings  against  her  joined, 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

5  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair ; 
We'll  call  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

741  7s.  6l.  258 

Who  shall  separate  f 

1  Hallelujah  !  who  shall  part 

Christ's  own  church  from  Christ's  own  heart? 

Sever  from  the  Saviour's  side 

Souls  for  whom  the  Saviour  died? 

Dash  one  precious  jewel  down 

From  Immanuel's  blood-bought  crown  ? 

2  Hallelujah  !  shall  the  sword 
Part  us  from  our  glorious  Lord  ? 
Trouble  dark  or  dire  disgrace 
E'er  the  Spirit's  seal  efface  ? 
Famine,  nakedness,  or  hate 
Bride  and  Bridegroom  separate  ? 

3  Hallelujah  !  life  nor  death, 
Powers  above  nor  powers  beneath, 
Monarch's  might  nor  tyrant's  doom, 
Things  that  are  nor  things  to  come, 
Men  nor  angels,  e'er  shall  part 

Christ's  own  church  from  Christ's  own  heart. 

742  8s  &  7s.  260 

The  Church,  God's  chosen  Residence. 
1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 
400 


CHURCH. 

2  Lord,  thy  church  is  still  thy  dwelling, 

Still  is  precious  in  thy  sight, 
Judah's  temple  far  excelling, 

Beaming  with  the  gospel's  light. 

3  On  the  Hock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  her  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
She  can  smile  at  all  her  foes. 

4  Round  her  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

743  L.  M.  302 

God  is  in  the  Midst  of  her. 

1  Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage ; 
Against  thy  throne  in  vain  they  rage : 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

744  S.  M.  257 

The  Beauties  of  Zion. 
1   Far  as  thy  name  is  known 

The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise, 

2i2  401 


CHURCH. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  th}  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Survey  with  care  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well, — 

4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent,  and  how  wise ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyer  - 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

745  S.  M.  257 

The  Church  in  the  Wilderness. 

1  Far  dowm  the  ages  now, 

Much  of  her  journey  done, 
The  pilgrim  church  pursues  her  way, 
Until  her  crown  be  won. 

2  The  story  of  the  past 

Comes  up  before  her  view : 
How  well  it  seems  to  suit  her  still, — 
Old,  and  yet  ever  new. 

3  No  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  broader  is  the  way, 
No  smoother  is  the  ancient  path, 
That  leads  to  life  and  day. 

4  No  slacker  grows  the  fight, 

No  feebler  is  the  foe, 
No  less  the  need  of  armor  tried, 
Of  shield  and  spear  and  bow. 

5  Still  faithful  to  our  God, 

And  to  our  Captain  true, 
We  follow  where  he  leads  the  way 
The  kingdom  in  our  view. 

402 


CHUECH. 

746  C.  M.  262 

GotVs  Love  to  the  Church. 

1  A  mothee  may  forgetful  be, 

For  human  love  is  frail ; 
But  thy  Creator's  love  to  thee, 
O  Zion,  cannot  fail. 

2  Xo,  thy  dear  name  engraven  stands, 

In  characters  of  love, 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  hands ; 
And  never  shall  remove. 

3  Before  his  ever-watchful  eye 

Thy  mournful  state  appears, 
And  every  groan,  and  every  sigh, 
Divine  compassion  hears. 

4  O  Zion,  learn  to  doubt  no  more, 

Be  every  fear  suppressed ; 
Unchanging  truth  and  love  and  power 
Dwell  in  thy  Saviour's  breast. 

747  C  P.  M.  256 

Security  of  the  Church. 

1  Feae  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow ; 

Dread  not  his  rage  and  power. 
What  though  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 

Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer ;  your  cause  belongs 
To  him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs; 

Leave  it  to  him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  all  our  eyes, 
He  sees  the  Gideon  that  shall  rise 

To  save  us  and  his  word. 

3  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer ; 
Great  Captain,  now  thine  arm  make  bare, 

Fight  for  us  once  again. 
So  shall  thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  thy  praise, 

World  without  end:  Amen. 
403 


CHURCH. 

748  8s,  7s  &  4.  300 

God  the  Defence  of  Zion. 

1  Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded, — 

Zion  kept  by  power  divine ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine : 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine ! 

2  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee : 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 

God  is  with  thee, — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

749  C.  M.  280 

Fellow-citizens  with  the  Saints. 

1  Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 

And  saved  by  grace  alone ; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know ; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

750  7s,  4s  &  7s.  259 

The  Church  triumphant. 

1  Head  of  the  church  triumphant, 
We  joyfully  adore  thee ; 

Till  thou  appear, 

Thy  members  here 
Shall  sing  like  those  in  glory. 
We  lift  our  hearts  and  voices, 
In  blest  anticipation, 

And  cry  aloud, 

And  give  to  God 
The  praise  of  our  salvation. 
404 


CHUECH. 

2  While  in  affliction's  furnace, 
And  passing  through  the  fire, 

Thy  love  we  praise, 

That  knows  our  days, 
And  ever  brings  us  nigher. 
We  lift  our  hands,  exulting 
In  thine  almighty  favor; 

The  love  divine, 

That  made  us  thine, 
Shall  keep  us  thine  forever. 

3  Thou  dost  conduct  thy  people 
Through  torrents  of  temptation; 

Nor  will  we  fear, 

While  thou' art  near, 
The  fire  of  tribulation. 
The  world,  witli  sin  and  Satan, 
In  vain  our  march  opposes ; 

By  thee  we  will 

Break  through  them  all, 
And  sing  the  song  of  Moses. 

751  C.  M.  262 

Christian  Fellowship. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord, 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  yield  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

2  Complete  in  us,  whom  grace  hath  called, 

Thy  glorious  work  begun, 
O  thou,  in  whom  the  church  on  earth 
And  church  in  heaven  are  one. 

3  Around  this  feeble,  trusting  band 

Thy  sheltering  pinions  spread, 
Nor  let  the  storms  of  trial  beat 
Too  fiercely  on  our  head. 

4  Then,  when,  among  the  saints  in  light, 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine, 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine. 
405 


CHUECH. 


BAPTISM. 

752  8s  &  7s.  271 

Following  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  mighty  King  in  Zion, 

Thou  alone  our  Guide  shalt  be : 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on ; 
We  would  follow  none  but  thee. 

2  As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  victory  o'er  the  grave, 

We,  who  know  thy  great  salvation, 

Are  baptized  beneath  the  wave. 

3  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising, 

We  the  ancient  path  pursue, 
Buried  with  our  Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new. 

753  8s  &  7s.  271 

Follow  Christ. 

1  Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation, 
Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 

2  Hear  the  blest  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  heavenly  voice ; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  way  your  choice. 

3  Jesus  says,  "  Let  each  believer 

Be  baptized  in  my  name ;" 
He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river, 

Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream. 

4  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay ; 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 
Lo !  your  Captain  leads  the  way. 

406 


BAPTISM. 

754  8s  &  7s.  274 

Christ  our  Example. 

1  This  rite  our  blest  Redeemer  gave 

To  all  in  him  believing; 
He  bids  us  seek  this  hallowed  grave, 
To  his  example  cleaving. 

I'll  follow,  then,  my  glorious  Lord, 

Whatever  the  ties  I  sever, 
He  saved  my  soul,  and  left  his  word 
To  guide  me  now  and  ever. 

2  For  me  the  cross  and  shame  to  bear, 

Dear  Saviour,  thou  wast  willing  : 
Nor  would  I  shrink  thy  yoke  to  wear, 
All  righteousness  fulfilling. 
I'll  follow,  &c. 

3  Jesus,  to  thee  I  yield  my  all ; 

In  thy  kind  arms  enfold  me : 
My  heart  is  fixed  ;  no  fears  appal ; 
Thv  gracious  power  shall  hold  me. 
HI  follow,  &c. 

755  L.  M.  267 

Imitation  of  Christ. 

1  Come,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb, 
Who  loved  our  race  ere  time  began, 
Who  veiled  his  Godhead  in  our  clay, 
And  in  a  humble  manger  lay. 

2  To  Jordan's  stream  the  Spirit  led, 

To  mark  the  path  his  saints  should  tread ; 
With  joy  they  trace  the  sacred  way, 
To  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  Immersed  by  John  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  Saviour  left  his  watery  grave ; 
Heaven  owned  the  deed,  approved  the  way, 
And  blessed  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

4  Come,  all  who  love  his  precious  name, 
Come,  tread  his  steps,  and  learn  of  him  ; 
Happy  beyond  expression  they 

Who  find  the  place  where  .Jesus  lay. 
407 


CHURCH. 

756  S.  It  268 

The  Baptism  of  Christ. 

1  Down  to  the  sacred  wave 

The  Lord  of  Life  was  led ; 
And  he  who  came  our  souls  to  save 
In  Jordan  bowed  his  head. 

2  He  taught  the  solemn  way ; 

He  fixed  the  holy  rite ; 
He  bade  his  ransomed  ones  obey, 
And  keep  the  path  of  light. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  we  will  tread 

In  thy  appointed  way ; 
Let  glory  o'er  these  scenes  be  shed, 
And  smile  on  us  to-day. 

757  L.  M.  269 

Call  to  follow  Christ  in  Baptism. 

1  Behotj)  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay, 

Before  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 
How  plain  he  marked  the  humble  way 
To  sinners  through  the  mystic  flood. 

2  Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  and  obey  his  sacred  word ; 
He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you ; 
"What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do  ? 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  move ; 

And  grant  that  we,  through  grace  divine, 
May  have  the  substance  with  the  sign. 

758  8s,  7s  &  4.  266 

Following  Christ. 
1  Gracious  Saviour,  we  adore  thee  ; 
Purchased  by  thy  precious  blood, 
We  present  ourselves  before  thee, 
Now  to  walk  the  narrow  road ; 

Saviour,  guide  us, — 
Guide  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 
408 


BAPTISM. 

2  Thou  didst  mark  our  path  of  duty ; 
Thou  wast  laid  beneath  the  wave ; 
Thou  didst  rise  in  glorious  beauty 
From  the  semblance  of  the  grave ; 

May  Ave  follow 
In  the  same  delightful  way. 

759  7s  &  6s.  272 

Buried  with  Christ 

1  Around  thy  grave,  Lord  Jesus, 

Thine  empty  grave  we  stand, 
With  hearts  all  full  of  praises, 

To  keep  thy  bless'd  command  :  • 
By  faith  our  souls  rejoicing, 

To  trace  thy  path  of  love, 
Through  death's  dark  angry  billows, 

Up  to  the  throne  above. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  we  remember 

The  travail  of  thy  soul, 
When,  in  thy  love's  deep  pity, 

The  waves  did  o'er  thee  roll : 
Baptized  in  death's  cold  waters, 

For  us  thy  blood  was  shed ; 
For  us  the  Lord  of  glory 

Was  numbered  with  the  dead. 

3  Lord,  now  thou  art  arisen, 

Thy  travail  is  all  o'er, 
For  sin  thou  once  hast  suffer'd, 

Thou  livest  to  die  no  more ; 
Sin,  death,  and  hell  arc  vanquish'd, 

By  thee,  thy  church's  Head ; 
And  lo !  we  share  thy  triumphs, 

Thou  first-born  from  the  dead. 

4  Into  thy  death  baptized, 

We  own  with  thee  we  died ; 
With  thee,  our  life,  are  risen, 

And  in  thee  glorified; 
From  sin,  the  world,  and  Satan, 

We're  ransom'd  by  thy  blood, 
And  now  would  walk  as  strangers, 

Alive  with  thee  to  God. 
2k  409 


CHURCH. 

760  L.  M.  269 

Christ's  Example. 

1  Our  Saviour  bowed  beneath  the  wave, 
And  meekly  sought  a  watery  grave : 
Come,  see  the  sacred  path  he  trod — 

A  path  well  pleasing  to  our  God. 

2  His  voice  we  hear,  his  footsteps  trace, 
And  hither  come  to  seek  his  face, 

To  do  his  will,  to  feel  his  love, 

And  join  our  songs  with  songs  above. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  Lamb  divine  ! 

Let  endless  glories  round  him  shine ; 
High  o'er  the  heavens  forever  reign, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 

761  S.  M.  268 

Baptism  into  Christ. 

1  With  willing  hearts  we  tread 

The  path  the  Saviour  trod  ; 
"We  love  th'  example  of  our  Head, 
The  glorious  Lamb  of  God. 

2  On  thee,  on  thee  alone, 

Our  hope  and  faith  rely, 
O  thou  who  didst  for  sin  atone, 
Who  didst  for  sinners  die. 

3  We  trust  thy  sacrifice  ; 

To  thy  dear  cross  we  flee ; 
Oh,  may  we  die  to  sin,  and  rise 
To  life  and  bliss  in  thee. 

762  C.  M.  264 

Hinder  me  not. 

1  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 

My  journey  I'll  pursue ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  ye  much-loved  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

410 


BAPTISM. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duties,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command ; 
"  Hinder  me  not ;"  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be — 
"Hinder  me  not;"  come,  welcome,  death; 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

763  7s.  294 

Union  with  Christ. 

1  Christ,  who  came  my  soul  to  save, 
Entered  Jordan's  yielding  wave, 
Rose  from  out  the  crystal  flood, 
Owned  and  sealed  the  Son  of  God, 
By  the  Father's  voice  of  love, 

By  the  heaven  descending  Dove; 
Saviour,  Pattern,  Guide  for  me, 
I,  like  him,  baptized  would  be. 

2  In  the  garden,  o'er  his  soul 
Sorrow's  whelming  waves  did  roll ; 
Ah  !  on  Calvary's  cruel  tree, 
Jesus  bowed  in  death  for  me. 

I  with  him  am  crucified  : 
All  my  hope  is, — he  hath  died  : 
At  his  feet  my  place  I  take, 
Bear  the  cross  for  his  dear  sake. 

3  In  the  new-made  tomb  he  lay, 
Taking  all  its  dread  away  ; 

Burst  he  through  its  rock-bound  door, 
Glorious  now,  and  evermore. 
I  with  Christ  would  buried  be 
In  this  rite  required  of  me, 
Rising  from  the  mystic  flood, 
Living  hence  anew  to  God. 

411 


CHURCH. 

764  C.  M.  265 

The  Pledge  of  Fidelity. 

1  Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now, — 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, — ■ 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break, — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely ; 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

765  C.  M.  265 

Delight  in  Obedience. 

1  O  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love 

Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ? 
Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endured, 

And  all  its  shame  despised  ? 
And  shall  I  be  ashamed,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptized  ? 

3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed 
That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

4  O  Lord,  the  ardor  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays ; 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 
412 


BAPTISM. 

766  L.  M.  267 

The  baptismal  Vow. 

1  Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ; 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  'Tis  done, — the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
Rejoiced  to  own  the  call  divine. 

3  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 

Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 

4  High  heaven  that  hears  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

767  C.  M.  264 

Baptized  into  Death. 

1  Immersed  beneath  the  closing  wave, 

We're  into  death  baptized ; 
And  enter  thus  our  Saviour's  grave, 
Buried  with  him  that  died. 

2  With  Christ  we  die,  that,  freed  from  sin, 

With  Christ  we  may  arise ; 
New  thoughts,  new  hopes,  new  lives  to  win, 
To  fit  us  for  the  skies. 

3  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  us  be  given  j 

And  all  our  converse  here 
Be  waiting  for  the  Lord  from  heaven, 
Till  Christ,  our  Life,  appear. 

4  And  grant  our  faith  the  majesty, 

The  present  joy  and  crown, 
With  Christ,  e'en  now,  lo  live  on  high, 
And  there  with  him  sit  down. 
Ze  113 


CHUKCH. 

768  8s,  7s  &  4.  266 

Buried  with  Christ  by  Bajitism. 

1  Thou  hast  said,  exalted  Jesus, 

"  Take  thy  cross  and  follow  me ;" 
Shall  the  word  with  terror  seize  us  ? 
Shall  we  from  the  burden  flee  ? 

Lord,  Fll  take  it, 
And,  rejoicing,  follow  thee. 

2  While  this  liquid  tomb  surveying, 

Emblem  of  my  Saviour's  grave, 
Shall  I  shun  its  brink,  betraying 
Feelings  worthy  of  a  slave? 

No,  I'll  enter : 
Jesus  entered  Jordan's  wave. 

3  Blest  the  sign  which  thus  reminds  me, 

Saviour,  of  thy  love  for  me ; 
But  more  blest  the  love  that  binds  me 
In  its  deathless  bonds  to  thee  : 

Oh,  what  pleasure, 
Buried  with  my  Lord  to  be ! 

4  Should  it  rend  some  fond  connection, 

Should  I  suffer  shame  or  loss, 
Yet  the  fragrant,  blest  reflection, 
I  have  been  where  Jesus  was, 

Will  revive  me 
When  I  faint  beneath  the  cross. 

5  Fellowship  with  him  possessing, 

Let  me  die  to  earth  and  sin ; 
Let  me  rise  t?  enjoy  the  blessing 
Which  the  faithful  soul  shall  win : 

May  I  ever 
Follow  where  my  Lord  has  been. 

769  L.  M.  269 

Bapti.mi  an  Emblem. 
1  Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
That  we  are  buried  with  the  Lord  ? 
Baptized  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  oft*  the  body  of  our  sin? 
41 1 


BAPTISM. 

2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Raised  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death  ; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 

And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Within  our  mortal  flesh  again ; 
The  various  lusts  we  served  before 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

770  S.  M.  268 

Death,  Burial,  and  Resurrection, 

1  Here,  O  ye  faithful,  see 

Your  Lord  baptized  in  woe, 
Immersed  in  seas  of  agony, 
Which  all  his  soul  o'erflow. 

2  Here  we  behold  the  grave 

Which  held  our  buried  Head ; 
We  claim  a  burial  in  the  wave, 
Because  with  Jesus  dead. 

3  Here,  too,  we  see  him  rise, 

And  live  no  more  to  die  : 
And  one  with  him  by  sacred  ties 
We  rise  to  live  on  high. 

771  C.  M.  2G5 

Glad  Obedience. 

1  While  in  this  sacred  rite  of  thine, 

We  yield  our  spirits  now, 
Shine  o'er  the  waters,  Dove  divine, 
And  seal  the  cheerful  vow. 

2  All  glory  be  to  him  whose  life 

For  ours  was  freely  given, 
Who  aids  us  in  the  spirit's  strife, 
And  makes  us  meet  for  heaven. 

3  To  thee  we  gladly  now  resign 

Our  life  and  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  us  in  this  rite  divine, 

And  bless  these  hallowed  hours. 


CHURCH. 

772  L.  M.  283 

Obedience  to  the  Gospel. 

1  O  Father,  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 

O  Son  incarnate,  Christ  our  King ! 
O  Spirit  for  our  guidance  given  ! 
Hear  and  accept  the  vow  we  bring. 

2  We  own  thee,  Saviour,  crucified, 

We  own  thee,  Saviour,  raised  to  heaven ; 
With  thee  our  souls  to  sin  have  died, 
But  now  would  rise  as  thou  art  risen. 

3  Thy  gospel,  Lord,  we  would  obey, 

We  follow,  and  thy  hand  shall  guide  : 
We  seek  through  Jordan's  wave  the  way 
That  leads  thy  loved  ones  to  thy  side. 

4  Now  in  immersion, — wondrous  sign  ! — 

We  dedicate  ourselves  to  thee ; 
Now  seal  the  covenant  divine, 
And  own  us  thine  eternally. 

773  lis.  277 

Baptism  a  Symbol  of  Regeneration. 

1  O  thou  who  in  Jordan  did'st  bow  thy  meek  head, 
And  whelmed  in  our  sorrow,  did'st  sink  to  the  dead, 
Then  rose  from  the  darkness  to  glory  above, 

And  claimed  for  thy  chosen  the  kingdom  of  love, 

2  Thy  footsteps  we  follow,  to  bow  in  the  tide, 

And  are  buried  with  thee  in  the  death  thou  hast  died, 
Then  wake  in  thy  likeness  to  walk  in  the  way 
That  brightens  and  brightens  to  shadowless  day. 

3  O  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  O  Jesus,  our  Lord, 

.By  the  life  of  thy  passion,  the  grace  of  thy  word, 
Accept  us,  redeem  us,  dwell  ever  within, 
To  keep,  by  thy  Spirit,  our  spirits  from  sin. 

4  Till  crowned  with  thy  glory,  and  waving  the  palm, 
Our  garments  all  white  from  the  blood  of  the  Lamb, 
We  join  the  bright  millions  of  saints  gone  before, 
And  bless  thee,  and  wonder,  and  praise  evermore. 

41G 


BAPTISM. 

774  S.  M.  2G8 

"  Baptized  into  Christ." 

1  Baptized  into  the  name 

Of  my  redeeming  Lord  ; 
Inspired  with  loftiest,  holiest  aim 
That  grace  can  man  accord  ; 

2  To  thee,  my  God,  I  raise 

A  spirit  glad  and  free, 
And  dedicate  once  more  my  days 
With  firm  resolve  to  thee. 

3  I  bless  the  love  divine, 

That  hath  thy  servant  found  ; 
And  would  for  evermore  be  thine, 
And  light  diffuse  around. 

4  In  word,  in  thought,  in  deed, 

I  yield  me  to  thy  will  : 
O  God,  my  purpose  kindly  heed, 
And  help  me  to  fulfil. 

775  C.  M.  264 

The  Descent  of  the  Spirit  on  Christ. 

1  Meekly  in  Jordan's  holy  stream 

The  great  Redeemer  bowed ; 
Bright  was  the  glory's  sacred  beam 
That  hushed  the  wondering  crowd. 

2  Thus  God  descended  to  approve 

The  deed  that  Christ  had  done ; 
Thus  came  the  emblematic  Dove, 
And  hovered  o'er  the  Son. 

3  So,  blessed  Spirit,  come  to-day 

To  our  baptismal  scene ; 
Let  thoughts  of  earth  be  far  away, 
And  every  mind  serene. 

4  This  day  we  give  to  holy  joy ; 

This  day  to  heaven  belongs ; 
Raised  to  new  life,  we  will  employ 
In  melody  our  tongues. 
417 


CHURCH. 

776  L.  M.  269 

The  Spirit  desired. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  shine, 

And  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain, 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  We  love  thy  name,  we  love  thy  laws, 
And  joyfully  embrace  thy  cause ; 

We  love  thy  cross,  the  shame,  the  pain, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 

3  We  sink  beneath  thy  mystic  flood  ; 
Oh,  bathe  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  grave, 
With  thee,  beneath  the  yielding  wave. 

4  And  as  we  rise,  with  thee  to  live, 
Oh,  let  the  Holy  Spirit  give 
The  sealing  unction  from  above, 
The  breath  of  life,  the  fire  of  love. 

777  H.  M.  273 

Prayer  for  God's  Smiles. 

1  O  glorious  God  of  grace, 

Look  from  thy  radiant  throne ; 
And  with  approving  smiles 

Thy  holy  ordinance  own  ; 
In  strains  of  rapture  may  we  sing, 
While  we  confess  our  Lord  and  King. 

2  Inspired  with  love  and  zeal, 

The  grateful  saints  pursue 
Th'  appointed  paths  of  God, 

With  Jesus  in  their  view  ! 
They  own  their  Saviour  strong  to  save, 
They  own  him  in  the  watery  grave. 

3  Now  while  thy  saints  attend 

This  ordinance  of  thine ; 
Oh,  bless  their  waiting  souls, 

With  comforts  all  divine, 
Give  them  a  soul-refreshing  sight 
Of  the  blest  realms  of  heavenly  light. 
418 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

778  H.  M.  273 

The  Presence  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

And  make  thy  presence  known ; 
Reveal  our  Saviour's  love, 

And  seal  us  for  thine  own. 
Unblest  by  thee,  our  works  are  vain ; 
Nor  can  we  e'er  acceptance  gain. 

2  When  our  incarnate  God, 

The  sovereign  Prince  of  light, 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood 

Received  the  holy  rite, 
In  open  view  thy  form  came  down, 
And,  dove-like,  flew  the  King  to  crown. 

3  Continue  still  to  shine, 

And  fill  us  with  thy  fire : 
This  ordinance  is  thine, 

Do  thou  our  souls  inspire. 
Thou  wilt  attend  on  all  thy  sons, 
"  Till  time  shall  end,"  thy  promise  runs. 


THE    LORD'S    SUPPER. 

779  C.  M.  279 

For  me. 

1  Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 

To  feed  on  food  divine ; 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  Here  peace  and  pardon  sweetly  flow : 

Oh,  what  delightful  food  ! 
We  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wTine, 
But  think  on  nobler  good. 

3  Sure,  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Saviour, — so  divine  ; 
Well  thou  mavst  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 
4 1 9 


CHURCH. 

780  S.  M.  278 

Communion  with  Christ. 

1  Jesus  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board  ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

3  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Let  holy  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

781  C.  M.  276 

In  Remembrance  of  me. 

1  Oh,  love  divine ;  oh,  matchless  grace ! 

Which  in  this  sacred  rite 
Shines  forth  so  full,  so  free  in  rays 
Of  purest  living  light. 

2  Oh,  wondrous  death  !  oh,  precious  blood ! 

For  us  so  freely  spilt, 
To  cleanse  our  sin-polluted  souls 
From  every  stain  of  guilt. 

3  Oh,  covenant  of  life  and  peace, 

By  blood  and  suffering  sealed ! 
All  the  rich  gifts  of  gospel  grace 
Are  here  to  faith  revealed. 

4  Jesus,  we  bow  our  souls  to  thee, 

Our  Life,  our  Hope,  our  All, 
While  we,  with  thankful,  contrite  hearts, 
Thy  dying  love  recall. 

5-  Oh,  may  thy  pure  and  perfect  love 
Be  written  on  our  minds ; 
Nor  earth  nor  self  nor  sin  obscure 
The  ever-radiant  lines. 
420 


THE   LORD'S  SUPPEE. 

782  C.  M.  276 

Humble  Acknowledgment. 

1  How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place. 

With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  Love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  every  song, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongue, 
"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest? 

3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room, 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come?" 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God ; 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

783  8s  &  7s.  290 

The  Banner  of  Love. 

1  Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us, 

Cheers  our  famished  souls  with  food ; 
He  the  banquet  spreads  before  us, 
Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 

2  Here  we  feel  our  sins  forgiven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  we  gaze ; 
And  our  thoughts  are  all  of  heaven, 
And  our  lips  o'erflow  with  praise. 

3  Still  in  ceaseless  contemplation, 

Fix  our  hearts  and  eves  on  thee, 
Till  we  taste  thy  full  salvation, 
And,  unveiled,  thy  glories  sec 
2l  421 


CHURCH. 

784  L.  M.  298 

Forget  not  Christ. 

1  O  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more 
The  Friend  who  all  thy  sorrows  bore ; 
Let  every  idol  be  forgot ; 

But,  O  my  soul,  forget  him  not. 

2  Renounce  thy  works  and  ways  with  grief, 
And  fly  to  this  divine  relief; 

Nor  him  forget,  who  left  his  throne, 
And  for  thy  life  gave  up  his  own. 

3  Eternal  truth  and  mercy  shine 
In  him,  and  he  himself  is  thine ; 
And  canst  thou,  then,  with  sin  beset, 

Such  charms,  such  matchless  charms,  forget? 

4  Oh,  no ;  till  life  itself  depart, 

His  name  shall  cheer  and  warm  my  heart ; 
And,  lisping  this,  from  earth  I'll  rise, 
And  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

785  C.  M.  276 

Remembering  CJirist. 

1  If  human  kindness  meets  return, 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh ; 

2  Oh,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  endless  woe? 

3  While  yet  his  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed  ! — 
"  Meet  and  remember  me." 

4  Remember  thee !  thy  death,  thy  shame, 

The  griefs  which  thou  didst  bear ! 
O  memory,  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 
42"2 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

786  C.  M.  279 

Humble  Communion. 

1  Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  we 
Should  find  a  welcome  place ; — 

2  We,  who  were  all  defiled  with  sin, 

And  rebels  to  our  God ; 
We,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  we,  so  lost,  have  room ! 
Jesus  our  weary  souls  invites, 
And  freely  bids  us  come. 

4  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  sacred  powers  : 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love ; 
Xo  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

787  L.  M.  *  285 

Consecration  in  View  of  the  Cross. 

1  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  all  the  realm  of  nature  mine. 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 
423 


CHURCH. 

788  C.  M.  293 

Whom,  having  not  seen,  ye  love. 

1  To  Calv'ry,  Lord,  in  spirit,  now 

Our  weary  souls  repair, 
To  dwell  upon  thy  dying  love, 
And  taste  its  sweetness  there. 

2  Thou  suffering  Lamb,  thy  bleeding  wounds, 

With  cords  of  love  divine, 
Have  drawn  our  willing  hearts  to  thee, 
And  linked  our  life  with  thine. 

789  L.  M.  261 

Complete  in  Christ. 

1  My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands  ; 
It  fears  no  more  the  law's  demands ; 
The  smile  of  God  is  sweet  within, 
"Where  all  before  was  guilt  and  sin. 

2  My  soul  at  rest  in  Jesus  lives ; 
Accepts  the  peace  his  pardon  gives ; 
Receives  the  g^ice  his  death  secured, 
And  pleads  the  anguish  he  endured. 

3  A  song  of  praise  my  soul  shall  sing, 
To  our  eternal,  glorious  King ; 
Shall  worship  humbly  at  his  feet, 
In  whom  alone  it  stands  complete. 

790  8s  &  7s.  271 

Atonement  made. 

1  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed. 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

2  All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 
124 


THE   LORD'S  SUPPER. 

791  S.  M.  278 

The  Sacrifice. 

1  Xot  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away, — 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
"While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  ray  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

792  8s  &  7s.  260 

Crying,  Abba,  Father. 

1  "Abba,  Father,"  we  approach  thee 

In  our  Saviour's  precious  name ; 
We,  thy  children,  here  assembling, 

Now  thy  promised  blessings  claim  ; 
From  our  sins  his  blood  hath  washed  us, 

'Tis  through  him  our  souls  draw  nigh ; 
And  thy  Spirit  too  hath  taught  us, 

"  Abba,  Father,"  thus  we  cry. 

2  Once  as  prodigals  we  wandered, 

In  our  folly,  far  from  thee ; 
But  thy  grace,  o'er  sin  abounding, 

Rescued  us  from  misery; 
Clothed  in  garments  of  salvation, 

At  thy  table  is  our  place ; 
We  rejoice,  and  thou  rejoicest, 

In  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 
2l2  425 


CHURCH. 

793  7b.  256 

Prayer  for  Christ. 

1  Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  let  our  souls  be  fed 

With  this  true  and  living  bread. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice : 

Lord,  thy  wounds  our  healing  give, 
To  thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

794  C.  M.  280 

Christ's  Love  to  us. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 

Awake  the  sacred  song. 
Oh,  may  his  love, — immortal  flame, — 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 


i" 


95  7s.  256 

Prayer  to  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  Master,  hear  me  now, 
While  I  would  renew  my  vow, 
And  record  thy  dying  love ; 
Hear,  and  help  me  from  above. 

2  And  as  now  I  eat  and  drink, 
Let  me  truly,  sweetly  think, 
Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
Broken,  bleeding  there  lor  me. 

426 


THE  LOKD'S  SUPPER. 

796  8s  &  7s.  290 

Christ  the  Friend  of  Sinners. 

1  One  there  is,  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  our  Saviour  died,  to  have  us 
Eeconciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth,  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

797  C.  M.  279 

Praise  to  Christ. 

1  To  him  who  loved  the  souls  of  men, 

And  washed  us  in  his  blood, 
To  royal  honors  raised  our  head, 
And  made  us  priests  to  God, — 

2  To  him  let  every  tongue  be  praise, 

And  every  heart  be  love, 
All  grateful  honors  paid  on  earth, 
And  nobler  songs  above. 

798  8s,  7s  &  4.  306 

After  Communion. 

1  Now  in  parting,  Father,  bless  us ; 

Saviour,  still  thy  peace  bestow  ; 
Gracious  Comforter,  be  with  us, 
As  we  from  thy  table  go. 

Bless  us,  bless  us, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  now. 

2  Bless  us  here,  while  still  as  strangers 

Onward  to  our  home  we  move; 
Bless  us  with  eternal  blessings, 
In  our  Father's  house  above. 

Ever,  ever, 
Dwelling  in  the  Light  of  love. 
127 


CHURCH. 

799  '      8.M.  278 

Blessed  Feast 

1  Sweet  feast  of  love  divine ; 

;Tis  grace  that  makes  us  free 
To  feed  upon  this  bread  and  wine, 
In  memory,  Lord,  of  thee. 

2  Oh,  if  this  glimpse  of  love 

Is  so  divinely  sweet, 
What  will  it  be,  O  Lord,  above 
Thy  gladdening  smile  to  meet  ? 

3  To  see  thee  face  to  face, 

Thy  perfect  likeness  wear, 
And  all  thy  ways  of  wondrous  grace 
Through  endless  years  declare  ? 


ORDINATION. 

800  L.  M.  303 

The  great  Commission. 

1  "Go,  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord; 

"  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive : 
He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  my  word, 
And  he  condemned  who'll  not  believe. 

2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known ; 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  ; 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands ; 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

4  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head ; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode : 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 
428 


801 


OEDINATION. 

S.  M.  257 

Ministers  the  Bearers  of  good  Tidings. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  bill ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! — 
"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

802  L.  M.  283 

Prayer  for  a  Minister's  Success. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer ; 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee ; 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 

2  How  great  their  work  !  how  vast  their  charge  ! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  : 

Their  best  endowments  are  our  gain  ; 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 
420 


C1IUECII. 

3  Oh,  clothe  with  energy  divine 

Their  words ;  and  let  those  words  be  thine ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal ; 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, — 
And  thus  reward  their  toil  and  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  Spirit's  living  power. 

803  6s  &  4s.  294 

Prayer  for  a  Minister. 

1  O  holy  Lord,  our  God, 
By  heavenly  hosts  adored, 

Hear  us,  we  pray : 
To  thee  the  cherubim, 
Angels,  and  seraphim 
Unceasing  praises  bring, 

Their  homage  pay. 

2  Here  give  thy  word  success, 
And  this  thy  servant  bless ; 

His  labors  own ; 
And  while  the  sinner's  Friend 
His  life  and  words  commend^. 
Thy  holy  Spirit  send, 

And  make  him  known. 

3  May  every  passing  year 
More  happy  still  appear 

Than  this  glad  day  ; 
With  numbers  fill  the  place, 
Adorn  thy  saints  with  grace, 
Thy  truth  may  all  embrace, 

O  Lord,  we  pray. 
430 


ORDINATION. 

804  L.  M.  261 

Thanhs  for  the  Ministry. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
We  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows, 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
.    In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 

Conferred  his  gifts  on  men  below ; 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  apostle's  honored  name, 
Sacred  beyond  all  earthly  fame ; 

In  lowlier  forms,  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Our  pastors  hence  and  teachers  rise. 

4  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  latest  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  numerous  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish,  large  and  fair. 

805  C.  M.  280 

Watching  for  Souls. 

1  Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego, — 
For  souls,  which  must  forever  live, 
In  rapture  or  in  woe. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  <>Vr  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 
*4.;i 


CHURCH. 

806  10s  &  4s.  308 

Charge  to  the  Ministry. 

1  Apostles  of  the  risen  Christ,  go  forth ; 

Let  love  compel. 
Go,  and  in  risen  power  proclaim  his  worth, 
O'er  every  region  of  the  dead,  cold  earth, — 

His  glory  tell. 

2  Tell  how  he  lived  and  toiled  and  wept  below  ; 

Tell  all  his  love  ; 
Tell  the  dread  wonders  of  his  awful  woe ; 
Tell  how  he  fought  our  fight,  and  smote  our  foe, 

Then  rose  above. 

3  Tell  how  in  weakness  he  was  crucified, 

But  rose  in  power  ; 
Went  up  on  high,  accepted,  glorified ; 
News  of  his  victory  spread  far  and  wide, 

From  hour  to  hour. 

4  Tell  how  he  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God 

In  glory  bright, 
Making  the  heaven  of  heavens  his  glad  abode ; 
Tell  how  he  cometh  with  the  iron  rod 

His  foes  to  smite. 

5  Tell  how  his  kingdom  shall  through  ages  stand, 

And  never  cease ; 
Spreading  like  sunshine  over  every  land, 
All  nations  bowing  to  his  high  command, 

Great  Prince  of  peace. 

807  L.  M.  282 

A  Pastor  welcomed. 

1  We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  : 
Come  as  a  servant :  so  he  came ; 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  shepherd  :  guard  and  keep 

This  fold  from  Satan  and  from  sin ; 
Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep, 
The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 

432 


ORDIXATIOX. 

3  Come  as  a  watchman  :  take  thy  stand 

Upon  thy  tower  on  Zion's  height; 
And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Warn  us  to  fly,  or  teach  to  fight. 

4  Come  as  a  teacher  sent  from  God, 

Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 

"While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

,     5  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace, 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

808  L.  M.  283 

A  Blessing  sought  upon  a  Pastor. 

1  And  now  the  solemn  deed  is  done ; 
The  vow  is  pledged,  the  toil  begun ; 
Seal  thou,  O  God,  the  choice  above, 
And  ratify  the  pledge  of  love. 

2  The  shepherd  of  thy  people  bless ; 
Gird  him  with  thy  own  holiness ; 
In  duty  may  his  pleasure  be, 

His  glory  in  his  zeal  for  thee. 

3  Here  let  the  ardent  prayer  arise, 
Faith  fix  its  grasp  beyond  the  skies, 
The  tear  of  penitence  be  shed, 
And  myriads  to  the  Saviour  led. 

839  L.  M.  282 

Blessings  desired  for  a  Pastor. 

1  'TlS  done — th'  important  act  is  done — 

Heaven,  earth,  its  solemn  purport  know; 
Its  fruits,  when  time  its  race  has  run, 
Shall  through  eternal  ages  flow. 

2  The  covenants  of  this  sacred  hour, 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  seal  ; 
Spirit  of  grace,  diffuse  thy  power, 
Our  vows  accept,  thy  might  reveal. 
9m  433 


CHURCH. 

3  Behold  our  guide,  and  deign  to  crown 

His  toils,  O  Lamb  of  God,  with  love, 
His  lips  inspire ;  each  effort  own  ; 

Breathe,  dwell  within  him,  heavenly  Dove. 

4  Behold  his  charge :  what  wealth  shall  dare 

With  its  most  priceless  worth  to  vie  ? 
Suns,  systems,  worlds, — how  mean  they  are, 
Compared  with  souls,  that  cannot  die ! 

5  Oh,  when,  before  the  judgment-seat, 

The  wicked  quake  in  dread  despair, 
May  we,  all  reverent  at  thy  feet, 
Pastor  and  flock,  find  mercy  there. 

810  L.  M.  282 

Prayer  for  Pastors  and  Deacons. 

1  Great  King  of  saints,  enthroned  on  high, 

Under  thy  care  thy  churches  live ; 
Thou  dost  their  various  wants  supply, 
And  well-appointed  elders  give. 

2  For  pastors  may  thy  name  be  blest, 

Who  teach  the  doctrines  of  the  Lord ; 
On  deacons  may  thy  favor  rest, 
Chosen  according  to  thy  word. 

3  While  they  their  works  assigned  fulfil, 

Oh,  may  their  souls  with  grace  be  crowned  ! 
And  patience,  sympathy,  and  zeal, 
With  meekness,  in  their  lives  abound. 

4  And  when  their  service  here  is  done, 

Their  labors  and  their  conflicts  o'er, 
Then  may  they  wait  before  thy  throne, 
In  heaven  to  praise  thee  evermore. 

811  C  M.  311 

Look  ye  out  Men  of  honest  Report. 
1  O  Jesus,  in  this  solemn  hour, 
Be  with  they  people  here ; 
Let  thine  authority  and  power 
To  rule  thy  church  appear. 
434 


ORDINATION. 

2  Oh,  may  the  choice  which  we  have  made 

By  thee  be  ratified  ; 
Thy  servants'  fitness  be  displayed, 
As  they  are  further  tried. 

3  With  faithfulness  may  they  fulfil 

The  office  in  their  hands, 
And  seek  to  know  and  do  thy  will 
In  all  that  will  demands. 

812  L.  M.  261 

Prayer  for  more  Laborers. 

1  Lokd  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear, 
In  Zion's  heritage  appear  ; 

Oh,  send  forth  laborers  filled  with  zeal, 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  O  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold ; 
While  fields  are  opening  to  our  view, 
The  work  is  great,  the  laborers  few. 

3  Led  by  thine  own  almighty  hand, 
Let  Zion's  sons,  in  many  a  band, 
Arise  to  bless  the  dying  race, 

As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

813  C.   M.  262 

Zeal  for  SouU. 

1  Oil,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 

Sounds  forth  the  ancient  word, — 
"  More  reapers  for  white  harvest-fields, 
More  laborers  for  the  Lord." 

2  We  hear  the  call ;  in  dreams  no  more 

In  selfish  ease  we  lie, 
But  girded  for  our  Father's  work, 
Go  forth  beneath  his  sky. 

3  Where  prophets'  word,  and  martyrs'  blood, 

And  prayers  of  saints  were  sown, 
We,  to  their  labors  entering  in, 

Would  reap  where  they  have  strown. 
435 


CHURCH. 

REVIVALS. 

814  7s.  6l.  258 

Prayer  for  the  Unconverted. 

1  Saved  ourselves  by  Jesus'  blood, 
Let  us  now  draw  nigh  to  God ; 
Many  round  us  blindly  stray ; 
Moved  with  pity,  let  us  pray, — 
Pray  that  they  who  now  are  blind 
Soon  the  way  of  truth  may  find. 

2  Lord,  awaken  all  around, 

Let  them  know  the  joyful  sound  ; 
Slaves  to  Satan  heretofore, 
Let  them  now  be  slaves  no  more ; 
Lord,  we  turn  our  eyes  to  thee ; 
Set  the  captive  sinner  free. 

3  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  told, 
What  thine  arm  has  wrought  of  old ; 
Thousands  once  its  power  confessed ; 
Oh,  for  seasons  like  the  past ! 
Lord,  revive  the  former  days  ; 
Thine  the  power,  and  thine  the  praise. 

815  L.  M.  285 

Return,  0  God  of  Hosts. 

1  Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace 
Thy  saints  behold  thy  smiling  face ; 
And  oft  have  seen  thy  glory  shine 
With  power  and  majesty  divine. 

2  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry, 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die ; 
Return,  and  let  thy  glories  rise 
Again  to  our  admiring  eyes. 

3  Till  filled  with  light  and  joy  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  raise, 

And  heaven  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 

43G 


REVIVALS. 

816  C.  M.  297 

Converting  Grace  implored. 

1  Come,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again, 

With  thy  converting  power ; 

The  fields  of  Zion  thirst  for  rain, 

Oh,  send  a  gracious  shower. 

2  Our  hearts  are  filled  with  sore  distress, 

While  sinners  all  around 
Are  pressing  on  to  endless  death, 
And  no  relief  is  found. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  come  with  quickening  power, 

Thy  mourning  people  cry ; 
Salvation  bring  in  mercy's  hour, 
JNor  let  the  sinner  die. 

4  Once  more  let  converts  throng  thy  house, 

And  shouts  of  victory  raise ; 
Then  shall  our  griefs  be  turned  to  joy, 
And  sighs,  to  songs  of  praise. 

817  S.  M.  284 

Revival  desired. 

1  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare; 
Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
And  make  thy  people  hear. 

2  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

Create  soul-thirst  for  thee, 
And  hungering  for  the  bread  of  life, 
.  Oh,  may  our  spirits  be  ! 

3  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

Exalt  thy  precious  name ; 
And,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 
For  thee  and  thine  inflame. 

4  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

And  give  refreshing  showers, 
The  glory  shall  be  all  thine  own. 
The  blessing,  Lord,  be  ours. 
2m'  437 


CHURCH. 

818  S.  M.  284 

Prayer  for  a  Revival  of  Religion. 

1  O  Lord,  thy  work  revive 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour, 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Oh,  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer ; 
Their  sacred  vows  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Through  lips  of  feeble  clay, 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear ; 

Now  listen  to  our  cry ; 
Oh,  come  and  bring  salvation  near ; 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

819  L.  M.  283 

Prayer  for  the  Increase  of  the  Church. 

1  Hear,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne, 
And  send  thy  various  blessings  down  : 
While  by  thy  children  thou  art  sought, 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  word  hath  taught. 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love : 
Oh,  turn  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  sovereign  power  be  known. 

3  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  contrite  sorrow  rise ; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await 

In  crowds  around  thy  temple  gate ; 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 
438 


REVIVALS. 

820  8s  &  7s.  290 

Give  Times  of  Refreshing. 

1  Fatheb,  for  thy  promised  blessing, 

Still  we  plead  before  thy  throne ; 
For  the  times  of  sweet  refreshing, 
AY  Inch  can  come  from  thee  alone. 

2  Blessed  earnests  thou  hast  given, 

But  in  these  we  would  not  rest ; 
Blessings  still  with  thee  are  hidden, 
Pour  them  forth,  and  make  us  blest. 

3  Prayer  ascendeth  to  thee  ever, 

Answer,  Father,  answer  prayer ; 

Bless,  oh,  bless  each  weak  endeavor, 

Blood-bought  pardon  to  declare. 

4  Give  reviving,  give  refreshing, 

Give  the  looked-for  jubilee ; 
To  thyself  may  crowds  be  pressing, 
Bringing  glory  unto  thee. 

821  L.  M.  279 

The  Breath  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  Spieit  of  everlasting  grace, 

Infinite  source  of  life,  come  down ! 
These  tombs  unlock,  these  dead  upraise, 
Thy  glorious  power  and  love  make  known. 

2  Breathe  o'er  this  valley  of  the  dead, 

Send  forth  thy  quickening  might  abroad, 
Till  rising  from  their  tombs,  they  spread 
In  full  array, — the  host  of  God. 

3  Thy  heritage  lies  desolate, 

And  all  thy  pleasant  places  mourn ; 
Oh,  look  upon  our  low  estate, 

In  loving-kindness,  Lord,  return. 

4  Now  let  thy  glory  be  revealed  : 

Now  let  thy  presence  with  us  rest ; 

Oh,  heal  us,  and  we  shall  be  healed  ; 

Oh,  bless  us,  and  we  shall  be  blest. 


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I 


CHUECH. 

822  S.  M.  284 

"  Descend  in  all  thy  Poiver." 

1  Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  thy  power. 

2  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind ; 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

3  The  young,  the  old,  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above ; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray  and  praise  and  love. 

4  Spirit  of  light,  explore 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 

823  P.  M.  288 

Joy  in  Revival. 

1  The  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 
The  spices  yield  their  rich  perfumes, 

The  lilies  grow  and  thrive ; 
Refreshing  showers  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus  flow  to  every  vine, 

And  make  the  dead  revive. 

2  Oh,  that  this  dry  and  barren  ground 
In  springs  of  water  may  abound, 

A  fruitful  soil  become; 
The  desert  blossoms  like  the  rose, 
When  Jesus  conquers  all  his  foes, 

And  makes  his  people  one. 

3  The  glorious  time  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun, 

My  soul  a  witness  is ; 
Come  taste  and  see  the  pardon  free 
To  all  mankind,  as  well  as  me; 

Who  come  to  Christ  may  live. 
410 


REVIVALS. 

824  8s,  7s  &  4.  287 

Prayer  for  Revival. 

1  Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation, 

Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  onr  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  servant 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  revive  us  ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

825  8s,  7s  &  3.  287 

Longing  for  divine  Favor. 

1  Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 

Thou  art  scattering,  full  and  free,— 
Showers,  the  thirsty  land  refreshing ; 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me, — 
Even  me. 

2  Pass  me  not,  O  God,  our  Father, 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be ; 
Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  light  on  me, — 

Even  me. 
441 


CHURCH. 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Saviour ; 

Let  me  live  and  cling  to  thee ; 
For  Fm  longing  for  thy  favor ; 

Whilst  thou'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me, — 

Even  me. 

4  Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit ; 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit, 

Speak  some  word  of  power  to  me, — 

Even  me. 

5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless  ; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich,  so  free ; 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless ; 
Magnify  it  all  in  me, — 

Even  me. 

826  6s  &  10s.  258 

Will  thou  not  visit  me  f 

1  Wilt  thou  not  visit  me? 

The  plant  beside  me  feels  thy  gentle  dew ; 
Each  blade  of  grass  I  see 

From  thy  deep  earth  its  quickening  moisture  drew. 

2  Wilt  thou  not  visit  me? 

Thy  morning  calls  on  me  with  cheering  tone; 
And  every  hill  and  tree 

Lifts  but  one  voice,  the  voice  of  thee  alone. 

3  Come,  for  I  need  thy  love, 

More  than  the  flower  the  dew,  or  grass  the  rain ; 
Come,  like  thy  holy  Dove, 

And  let  me  in  thy  sight  rejoice  to  live  again. 

4  Yes,  thou  wilt  visit  me ; 

Nor  plant,  nor  tree,  thine  eye  delights  so  well 
As  when,  from  sin  set  free, 

Man's  spirit  comes  with  thine  in  peace  to  dwell. 

827  S.  M.  278 

Ingratitude  deplored. 
1  Is  this  the  kind  return? 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow? 
442 


REVIVALS. 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Has  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
What  strange,  rebellious  wretches  we  ! 
And  God  as  strangely  kind. 

3  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

4  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

828  7s.  295 

My  Sheep  hear  my  Voice. 

1  Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep  ; 
Bring  me  back  and  lead  and  keep : 
Take  on  thee  my  every  care, 
Bear  me,  on  thy  bosom  bear. 

2  Let  me  know  my  Shepherd's  voice ; 
More  and  more  in  thee  rejoice ; 
More  and  more  of  thee  receive ; 
Ever  in  thy  Spirit  live, — 

3  Live  till  all  thy  life  I  know, 
Foil' wing  thee,  my  Lord,  below ; 
Gladly  then  from  earth  remove ; 
Gathered  to  the  fold  above. 

4  Oh,  that  I  at  last  may  stand 
With  the  sheep  at  thy  right  hand, 
Take  the  crown  so  freely  given, 
Enter  in  by  thee  to  heaven  ! 

829  C.  M.  293 

Pardoning  Love. 
1  How  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandered  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 
443 


CHURCH. 

2  Yet  sovereign  Mercy  calls,  "  Return  !" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
Oh,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

830  L.  M.  285 

Dear  Lord,  to  thee  I  would  return. 

1  Ah,  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart ; 
Thus  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Dear  Lord,  to  thee  I  would  return, 
And  at  thy  feet  repenting  mourn  : 
There  let  me  view  thy  pardoning  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  every  passion  of  my  soul ; 
Bid  every  vain  desire  depart, 

And  dwell  forever  in  my  heart. 

831  Us.  289 

The  Master  is  coming. 

1  The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  thee, 

And  loved  ones  are  hast'ning  their  Saviour  to  see ; 
He's  full  of  compassion,  why  will  you  delay? 
He's  calling,  still  calling,  oh,  come,  come  away ! 

The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  thee ; 

Come,  trust  in  his  mercy,  salvation  is  free. 

2  The  Master  is  coming,  receive  him  and  live ; 
Oh,  will  you  not  trust  him  your  sins  to  forgive  ? 
On  Calvary's  cross,  amid  anguish  and  pain, 
Th""  ransom  was  purchased  when  Jesus  was  slain. 

11! 


REVIVALS. 

3  The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  to-day; 
Awake  from  thy  slumbers,  to  labor  and  pray; 
The  morning  is  breaking,  the  noon-tide  is  near, 
And  evening's  dark  shadows  will  quickly  appear. 

4  The  Master  is  coming,  to  call  from  the  grave 
His  loved  ones  to  glory ;  he's  mighty  to  save ; 
And  all  who  believe  him  in  rapture  shall  sing 
Salvation  thro'  Jesus,  our  Master  and  King. 

832  lis.  288 

Slumbering  Professors  exhorted. 

1  Why  sleep  we,  my  brethren  ?  come,  let  us  arise ; 
Oh,  why  should  we  slumber  in  sight  of  the  prize? 
Salvation  is  nearer,  our  days  are  far  spent; 

Oh,  let  us  be  active ;  awake,  and  repent. 

2  Oh,  how  can  we  slumber  ?  the  Master  is  come, 
And  calling  on  sinners  to  seek  them  a  home; 
The  Spirit  and  Bride  now  in  concert  unite, 
The  weary  they  welcome,  the  careless  invite. 

3  Oh,  how  can  we  slumber,  when  so  much  was  done, 
To  purchase  salvation,  by  Jesus,  the  Son  ? 

Now  mercy  is  proffered,  and  justice  displayed, 
Now  God  can  be  honored  and  sinners  be  saved. 

833  S.  M.  270 

Joy  in  the  Salvation  of  Sinners. 

1  Who  can  forbear  to  sing, 

Who  can  refuse  to  praise, 
When  Zion's  high,  celestial  King, 
His  saving  power  displays? — 

2  When  sinners  at  his  fcvt, 

By  mercy  conquered,  fall  ? 
When  grace  and  truth  and  justice  meet, 
And  peace  unites  them  all  ? 

3  Who  can  forbear  to  praise 

Our  high,  celestial  King, 
When  sovereign,  rich,  redeeming  grace 
Invites  our  tongues  to  sin^? 
2n  44o 


CHURCH. 

834  8s  &  5s.  286 

Pass  me  not. 

1  Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour, 

Hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
While  on  others  thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  thy  face ; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit ; 
Save  me  by  thy  grace. 

4  Thou,  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me, 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  thee  ? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  thee  ? 

835  S.  M.  270 

Sin  confessed. 

1  Once  more  we  meet  to  pray, 

Once  more  our  guilt  confess ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  thine  ear  away 
From  creatures  in  distress. 

2  Our  sins  to  heaven  ascend, 

And  there  for  vengeance  cry  ; 
O  God,  behold  the  Sinner's  Friend, 
Who  intercedes  on  high. 

3  Though  we  are  vile  indeed, 

And  well  deserve  thy  curse, 

The  merits  of  thy  Son  we  plead, 

Who  lived  and  died  for  us. 

4  Now  let  thy  bosom  yearn, 

As  it  hath  done  before ; 
Return  to  us,  O  God,  return, 
And  ne'er  forsake  us  more. 
446 


REVIVALS. 

836  L.  M.  285 

The  wandering  Soul  exhorted. 

1  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 

And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face; 

Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 

Were  kindled  by  redeeming  grace. 

2  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  heavenly  balm  shall  heal  thy  smart. 

3  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return ; 

Thy  dying  Saviour  bids  thee  live; 
Go,  view  his  bleeding  side,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  my  wandering  soul,-  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn ;" 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

837  S.  M.  ■  271 

"All  Things  are  ready." 

1  "All  things  are  ready," — come, 

Come  to  the  supper  spread ; 
Come,  rich  and  poor,  come,  old  and  young, 
Come  and  be  richly  fed. 

2  "All  things  are  ready," — come, 

The  invitation's  given, 
Through  him  who  now  in  glory  sits 
At  God's  right  hand  in  heaven. 

3  "All  things  are  ready," — come, 

The  door  is  open  wide ; 
Oh,  feast  upon  the  love  of  God, 
For  Christ,  his  Son,  has  died. 

4 "All  things  are  ready," — come, 
To-morrow  may  not  be ; 
O  sinner,  come,  the  Saviour  waits 
This  hour  to  welcome  thee! 
447 


CHUECH. 


CONVERTS    WELCOMED. 

838  C.  M.  277 

Converts  welcomed. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 

Stranger  nor  foe  art  thou  : 
We  welcome  thee  with  warm  accord, 
Our  friend,  our  brother  now. 

2  The  hand  of  fellowship,  the  heart 

Of  love,  we  offer  thee : 
Leaving  the  world,  thou  dost  but  part 
From  lies  and  vanity. 

839  L.  M.  283 

On  receiving  new  Members. 

1  Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 

A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him 

Who  lived  and  died  and  reigns  for  us. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said 

And  suffered  for  us  here  below, 
The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

5  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love  and  wonder  and  adore, 
And  long  to  see  the  glorious  day 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

448 


CONVERTS   WELCOMED. 

840  L.  M.  291 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord ; 
Oh,  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name ; 


We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord 


And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known ; 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  case  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love ; 
Oh,  may  we  all  together  meet 

Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 

841  7s.  295 

The  Convert's  Choice. 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Xow  to  you  my  spirit  turns, — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
Oh,  receive  me  into  rest. 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore ; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more; 
Every  idol  I  resign. 
2n?  149 


CHURCH. 

84:2  L.  M.  291 

Prayer  for  young  Converts. 

1  Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep  j 

These  lambs  within  thine  arms  now  take, 
Nor  let  them  e'er  thy  fold  forsake. 

2  Secure  them  from  the  scorching  beam, 
And  lead  them  to  the  living  stream ; 
In  verdant  pasture  let  them  lie, 

And  watch  them  with  a  shepherd's  eye ! 

3  Oh,  teach  them  to  discern  thy  voice, 
And  in  its  sacred  sound  rejoice ; 
From  strangers  may  they  ever  flee, 
And  know  no  other  guide  but  thee. 

4  Lord,  bring  thy  sheep  that  wander  yet, 
And  let  their  number  be  complete ; 
Then  let  the  flock  from  earth  remove, 
And  reach  the  heavenly  fold  above. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 
843  C.  M.  293 

The  kind  Shepherd. 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer, 

.And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
With  humble  trust  that  we  arc  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 
450 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 

844  L.  M.  302 

Praise  offered  by  Children. 

1  We  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim, 
To  sing  the  praise  of  Jesus'  name ; 
With  joyful  heart  and  smiling  face 
We  gather  round  the  throne  of  grace, 

2  And  lowly  bend  to  offer  there, 
From  infant  lips,  our  humble  prayer 
To  him  who  slept  on  Mary's  knee, 
A  gentle  child  as  young  as  we. 

3  We  come,  we  come,  the  song  to  swell, 
To  him  who  loved  our  world  so  well, 
That,  stooping  from  his  Father's  throne, 
He  died  to  claim  it  as  his  own. 

4  Oh,  thus  may  we  in  heaven  above 
Unite  in  praises  and  in  love ; 
And  still  the  angels  fill  their  home 

With  joyful  cry  :  "  They  come,  they  come  !" 

845  L.  M.  302 

The  Children  cry,  Hosanna. 

1  Exalted  Jesus,  heavenly  King, 
Angels  to  thee  their  offerings  bring ; 
And  yet  thou  scornest  not  the  praise, 
The  simple  song  that  children  raise. 

2  And  hast  thou  deigned  from  high  to  come, 
And  make  this  fallen  world  thy  home? 
Yea,  bow  thee  to  the  cross  and  grave, 
And  die  a  sinful  worm  to  save  ? 

3  Crown  him  with  praises,  all  that  live ; 
To  him  your  ceaseless  homage  give; 
Praises  and  homage  well  are  due 

To  him  who  gave  himself  for  you. 

4  Exalted  Saviour,  risen  Lord, 
Jesus,  by  all  in  heaven  adored, 

Set  up  with  man  thy  fallen  throne, 
And  make  all  hearts  on  earth  thine  own. 
45  L 


CHURCH. 

846  7s  &  6s.  304 

CJiildreiis  Praises. 

1  Oh,  dear  and  blessed  Jesus, 

We  come  with  songs  of  praise, 
Our  thankful  hearts  and  voices 

To  thee  we  gladly  raise ; 
Though  thou  art  high  and  holy. 

'Mid  angels  bright  above, 
Yet  we  on  earth  so  lowly 

May  reach  thee  with  our  love. 

2  For  thou  in  thy  compassion 

Didst  leave  thy  heavenly  home, 
And  didst  in  Bethlehem's  manger 

A  little  child  become ; 
Didst  live  a  life  of  sorrow, 

And  die  a  death  of  shame, 
That  thou  might'st  give  salvation 

To  all  who  trust  thy  name. 

3  Oh,  dear  and  blessed  Jesus, 

Accept  our  loving  song, 
As  we  now  come  to  praise  thee, 

A  thankful,  happy  throng ; 
As  we  recount  thy  story, 

We  wonder  and  adore ; 
Oh,  may  we  sing  thy  glory, 

Both  now  and  evermore. 


847  10  &  lis.  275 

Breaking  Away. 

1  Pilgrim,  rejoice  !  for  the  mantle  of  sin, 
That  hung  like  a  pall  o'er  thy  spirit  within, 
Is  yielding  at  last  to  the  smile  of  the  day ; 
The  gloom  and  the  darkness  are  breaking  away. 

Breaking  away  !  breaking  away ! 

The  clouds  are  all  breaking  away ! 

The  sunshine  is  coining, 

And  lighting  up  the  day, 

The  clouds  are  all  breaking  away. 
452 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 

2  Wild  was  the  storm,  but  thy  Saviour  was  near, 
In  all  thy  affliction  to  comfort  and  cheer; 

His  mercy  unfolding  the  brightness  of  day, 
The  clouds  of  thy  sorrow  are  breaking  away. 

3  Nearer  the  close  of  thy  peril  and  strife, 
And  nearer  thy  home  o'er  the  ocean  of  life; 
Press  onward  !  the  angels  are  guarding  thy  way ; 
The  mist  and  the  shadow  are  breaking  away. 

4  Pilgrim,  rejoice  !  and  thy  courage  renew  ; 
Look  up!  for  the  heaven  of  joy  is  in  view; 
One  stroke  of  the  oar,  and  thy  spirit  can  say, 
Prom  earth  and  its  toil  I  have  broken  away. 

848  C.  M.  293 

Early  Piety. 

1  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

How  fair  the  lily  grows  ! 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ! 

2  Lo !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  O  thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 


CHURCH. 

849  L.  M.  6l.  281 

Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by. 

1  What  means  this  eager,  anxious  throng, 
Which  moves  with  busy  haste  along, — 
These  wondrous  gatherings  clay  by  day? 
What  means  this  strange  commotion,  say  ? 

In  accents  hushed  the  throng  reply : 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

2  Who  is  this  Jesus  ?  why  should  he 
The  city  move  so  mightily  ? 

A  passing  stranger,  has  he  skill 
To  move  the  multitude  at  will? 

Again  the  stirring  tones  reply  : 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

3  Jesus !  'tis  he  who  once  below 

Man's  pathway  trod,  'mid  pain  and  woe; 
And  burdened  ones,  where'er  he  came, 
Brought  out  their  sick  and  deaf  and  lame. 

The  blind  rejoiced  to  hear  the  cry : 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

4  Again  he  comes  !     From  place  to  place 
His  holy  footprints  we  can  trace. 

He  pauseth  at  our  threshold, — nay, 
He  enters, — condescends  to  stay. 

Shall  we  not  gladly  raise  the  cry : 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

5  Ho  !  all  ye  heavy-laden,  come  ! 
Here's  pardon,  comfort,  rest,  and  home. 
Ye  wanderers  from  a  Father's  face, 
Return,  accept  his  proffered  grace. 

Ye  tempted,  there's  a  refuge  nigh : 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

6  But  if  you  still  this  call  refuse, 
And  all  his  wondrous  love  abuse, 
Soon  will  he  sadly  from  you  turn, 
Your  bitter  prayer  for  pardon  spurn. 

"  Too  late  !  too  late  ! "  will  be  the  cry, — 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth  has  jxissed  by." 
454 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 

850  8s,  7s  &  4.  305 

He  shall  feed  his  Flock. 

1  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us; 

Much  we  need  thy  tenderest  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us ; 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare : 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 

Blessed  Jesus, 
We  will  early  turn  to  thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor ; 

Early  let  us  do  thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord,  and  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill : 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

851  8s  &  6s.  292 

Welcome  Home. 

1  There  is  a  realm  where  Jesus  reigns, 

A  home  of  grace  and  love, 
"Where  angels  wait  with  sweetest  strains 

To  greet  the  saints  above. 
They'll  sing  their  welcome  home  to  me, 
They'll  sing  their  welcome  home  to  me, 
The  angels  will  stand  on  the  heavenly  strand, 
And  sing  their  welcome  home  ! 

2  There  sons  of  earth  will  join  to  bless 

The  precious  Saviour's  name, 
Clothed  in  his  perfect  righteousm  — . 
And  saved  from  sin  and  shame. 

3  Yet  all,  alas !  may  not  be  there, 

For  some  will  Blight  his  grace  ; 
Though  now  he  calls,  they  do  not  care 
To  turn  and  seek  his  face. 


CHURCH. 

852  L.  M.  291 

The  little  Wanderer. 

1  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  arms  I  flee, 
I  have  no  other  help  but  thee ; 
For  thou  dost  suffer  me  to  come; 
Oh,  take  a  little  wanderer  home. 

2  Jesus,  I'll  try  my  cross  to  bear, 
I'll  follow  thee  and  never  fear ; 
From  thy  dear  fold  I  would  not  roam ; 
Oh,  take  a  little  wanderer  home. 

3  Jesus,  I  cannot  see  thee  here, 

Yet  still  I  know  thou'rt  very  near ; 
From  thy  dear  fold  I  would  not  roam ; 
Oh,  take  a  little  wanderer  home. 

4  And  now,  dear  Jesus,  I  am  thine, 
Oh,  be  thou  ever,  ever  mine, 
And  let  me  never,  never  roam 
From  thee,  the  little  wanderer's  home. 

853  C.  M.  297 

Children  saved. 

1  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 

Thousands  of  children  stand ; 
Children,  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band. 

2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 

"Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love? 

How  came  those  children  there? 

3  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin ; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean ! 

4  On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace; 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 

854  6s  &  4s.  289 

Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

1  Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Lead  them  to  thee, 
These  children  dear  of  mine, 

Thou  gavest  me ; 
Oh,  by  thy  love  divine, 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee ; 

Lead  them,  lead  them, 

Lead  them  to  thee. 

2  When  earth  looks  bright  and  fair, 

Festive  and  gay, 
Let  no  delusive  snare 

Lure  them  astray ; 
But  from  temptation's  power 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

3  E'en  for  such  little  ones, 

Christ  came  a  child, 
And  through  this  world  of  sin 

Moved  undenled; 
Oh,  for  his  sake,  I  pray, 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

4  Yea,  though  my  faith  be  dim, 

I  would  believe 
That  thou  this  precious  g\ft 

Wilt  now  receive ; 
Oh,  take  their  young  hearts  now, 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

855  10s.  274 

Go  and  tell  Jesus. 

1   Go  and  tell  Jesus,  weary,  sin-sick  soul ; 

He'll  ease  thee  of  thy  burden,  make  thee  whole; 
Look  up  to  him,  he  only  can  forgive; 
Believe  on  him,  and  thou  shalt  surely  live. 
Go  and  tell  Jesus,  lie  only  can  forgive; 
Go  and  tell  Jesus,  oh,  turn  to  him  and  live; 
Go  and  tell  Jesus,  he  only  can  forgive. 
2o  457 


CHURCH. 

Go  and  tell  Jesus,  when  your  sins  arise 
Like  mountains  of  deep  guilt  before  your  eyes ; 
His  blood  was  spilt,  his  precious  life  lie  gave, 
That  mercy,  peace,  and  pardon  you  might  have. 
Go  and  tell  Jesus,  he  only  can  forgive,  &c. 

Go  and  tell  Jesus,  ne'll  dispel  thy  fears, 
Will  calm  thy  doubts,  and  wipe  away  thy  tears ; 
He'll  take  thee  in  his  arms,  and  on  his  breast 
Thou  may'st  be  happy,  and  forever  rest. 

Go  and  tell  Jesus,  he  only  can  forgive,  &c. 


856  S.  M.  270 

Prayer  for  the  Young. 

1  Great  God,  now  condescend 

To  bless  our  rising  race ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace. 

2  Oh,  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  these  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed  ; 
Oh,  bring  the  longed-for,  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed ! 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Saviour's  name, 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favored  race 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 
458  l 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 

857  8s  &  vs.  290 

Prayer  for  the  Ch  ildren . 

1  Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 

With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
And  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share, 

2  Xow,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Xever,  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lions'  prey ; 
Let  thy  tenderness  so  loving 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

858  C  M.  262 

Happiness  of  early  Piety. 

1  How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 

Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  Wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold, 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  mere 
Her  ways  arc  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  pea 

459 


CHURCH. 

859  C.   M.  264 

Importance  of  Religion  to  the  Young. 

1  Religion  is  the  chief  concern 

Of  mortals  here  below ; 
May  we  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amid  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  solemn  tomb. 

3  Oh,  may  our  hearts,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  our  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  our  stubborn  wills  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 


DEDICATIONS, 


860  L.  M.  296 

Dedication  Hymn. 

1  O  God  the  Father,  Christ  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Accept  this  gift  our  hearts  have  sought, — 
Our  hands  in  Christian  love  have  wrought. 

2  Here  may  the  light  of  gospel  truth 
Illumine  age,  enlighten  youth  : 

In  many  hearts  that  grace  begin, 
Which  saves  from  sorrow  and  from  sin. 

3  May  Jesus  here  that  power  display 
Which  changes  darkness  into  day, 
And  open  wide  those  gates  of  love 
That  lead  to  blessedness  above. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  our  sovereign  Lord, 
By  angels  and  by  saints  adored, 
Accept  this  tribute  of  our  praise; 
And  with  thy  glory  fill  this  place. 

460 


DEDICATIONS. 

861  L.  M.  290 

A  Blessing  implored. 

1  Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 

We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee; 
Oh,  choose  it  for  thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna !  to  their  heavenly  King, 
Let  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong ; 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart ; 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

862  8s,  7s  &  4.  306 

Prayer  for  the  Holy  Trinity. 

1  God  the  Father,  high  in  glory, 

Seated  on  the  eternal  throne, 
Lo  !  thy  children,  bowed  before  thee, 
Seek  thy  smile  and  grace  alone. 

God  the  Father, 
Make  to  us  thy  mercies  known. 

2  God  the  Son,  our  blessed  Saviour, 

Standing  at  the  mercy-seat, 
Thou  hast  pledged  thy  gracious  favor 
Wheresoe'er  thy  people  meet. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Bless  us,  waiting  at  thy  feet. 
2o  !<;i 


CHUKCH. 

3  God  the  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Light  and  life  and  power  divine, 
O'er  us,  cloud  of  hallowed  fire, 
Let  thy  sacred  presence  shine. 

Holy  Spirit, 
Make  this  tabernacle  thine. 

4  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Love's  essential  oneness,  come: 
If  we  now  thy  grace  inherit, 

Make  this  humble  place  thy  home. 

Great  Jehovah, 
Let  the  answering  glory  come. 

863  7s.  .      295 

Prayer  for  divine  Blessings. 

1  Lokd  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise ; 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread ; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land ; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply  ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

864  L.  M.  296 

Dedication. 

1  Oh,  bow  thine  ear,  Eternal  One  ! 
On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls ; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Have  raised  and  now  devote  these  walls. 
462 


DEDICATIONS. 

2  Here  let  thy  holy  day  be  kept ; 

And  be  this  place,  to  worship  given, 
Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here  may  thine  honor  dwell ;  and  here, 

As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere, 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 

4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung ; 

Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  Spirit  hung, 

On  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 

Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn, 
On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn. 

865  CM.  255 

Divine  Blessing  solicited. 

1  To  thee  this  temple  we  devote, 

Our  Father  and  our  God ; 
Accept  it  thine,  and  seal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  prayer  of  faith  ascend, 

The  voice  of  praise  arise ; 
Oh,  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Here  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt, 

And  weep  before  his  Lord ; 
Here,  pardoned,  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear, 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God, 
Convinced  it  is  a  Father  smites, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls ; 

Prosperity  be  here ; 
Long  smile  upon  thy  people,  Lord, 
And  evermore  be  near. 
163 


CHURCH. 

866  L.  M.  301 

God's  Condescension. 

1  And  will  the  great,  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  his  abode  ? 

And  will  he,  from  his  heavenly  throne, 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train ; 
While  power  divine  his  words  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  great,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

867  C.  M.  277 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  this  house  thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power; 

Oh,  come,  great  Spirit,  come  !  * 

2  Come  as  the  light, — to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe ; 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life, 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
Let  every  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dove,  and  spread  thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love; 
And  let  the  church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  church  above. 
464 


DEDICATIONS. 

868  C.  M.  255 

For  laying  a  Corner-stone. 

1  Builder  of  mighty  worlds  on  worlds, 

How  poor  the  house  must  be, 

That  with  our  human,  sinful  hands, 
We  may  erect  for  thee. 

2  O  Christ,  thou  art  our  Corner-stone, 

On  thee  our  hopes  are  built ; 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  light,  our  life, 
Our  sacrifice  for  guilt. 

3  In  thy  blest  name  we  gather  here, 

And  consecrate  the  ground  : 
The  walls  that  on  this  rock  shall  rise 
Thy  praises  shall  resound. 

4  May  many  a  soul,  from  death  redeemed, 

In  heavenly  regions  fair, 
With  joy  exclaim,  "  I  learned  the  path 
To  God  and  glory  there." 


869  H.  M.  273 

Corner-stone. 

1  Christ  is  our  Corner-stone  ; 
On  him  alone  we  build ; 
With  his  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled : 


On  his  great  love 
Our  hopes  we  place 


Of  present  grace 
And  joys  above. 


Oh,  then,  with  hymns  of  praise 
These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring; 

Our  voices  we  will  raise 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 


And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song, 


Both  loud  and  long, 
That  glorious  name. 
466 


CHURCH. 


3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  thou 
For  evermore  draw  nigh  ; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh  : 


In  copious  shower, 
On  all  who  pray, 


Each  holy  day, 
Thy  blessings  pour. 


4  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore, 


Until  that  day 
When  all  the  blest 


To  endless  rest 
Are  called  away. 


MISSIONS. 
870  C.  M.  297 

Prayer  for  the  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  thine ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 


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3  Oh,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 
466 


MISSIONS. 

871  L.  M.  302 

Subjection  of  the  Nations  to  Christ  prayed  for. 

1  Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 
Through  all  the  myriads  of  the  skies ; 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's. 

2  Let  thrones  and  powers  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  thee ; 

And  over  land  and  stream  and  main 
Now  wave  the  sceptre  of  thy  reign. 

3  Oh,  let  that  glorious  anthem  swell ; 
Let  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns. 

872  L.  M.  298 

Christ's  universal  Reign. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  r!se 
"With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns, 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

4(17 


CHURCH. 

873  C.  M.  280 

Returning  to  Zion. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust ; 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake ;  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth ; 
Say  to  the  South,  "  Give  up  thy  charge ! " 
And,  "  Keep  not  back,  O  North !" 

4  They  come  !  they  come  !  thine  exiled  bands, 

"Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  his  works  destroy, 
With  songs  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

874  L.  M.  303 

Prayer  for  the  Heathen. 

1  Sovereign  of  worlds,  display  thy  power; 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favored  hour : 

Oh,  bid  the  morning  star  arise ! 
Oh,  point  the  heathen  to  the  skies ! 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns, 
In  western  wilds  and  eastern  plains ; 
Far  let  the  gospel's  sound  be  known  ; 
Make  thou  the  universe  thine  own. 

3  Speak,  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice; 
Speak,  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice; 
Dispel  the  gloom  of  heathen  night ; 

Bid  every  nation  hail  the  light. 

4B8 


MISSIONS. 

875  L.  M.  303 

Divine  Power  supplicated. 

1  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ; 

Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake ; 
Now  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone:" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 

And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

• 

3  Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come; 

Oh,  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home ! 
Soon  may  our  wandering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold. 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim 
Through  every  clime,  of  every  name; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

876  7s  &  6s.  272 

Christ  welcomed, 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  surfer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  Bight. 
2i>  469 


CHURCH. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring,  in  his  path,  to  birth ; 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

877  L.  M.  303 

Missionaries  encouraged. 

1  Ye  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 
Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  holy  zeal  your  hearts  inspire; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more ; 
Meet,  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

878  8s,  7s  &  4.  300 

Glorious  Prospects. 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 

Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze ; 
See  the  promises  advancing 
To  a  glorious  day  of  grace ; 

Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  dark,  benighted  pagan, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary  : 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 
470 


MISSIONS. 

3  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
Now,  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
Let  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ; 

Win  and  conquer, — never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase  : 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

879  8s,  7s  &  4.  300 

Zion  encouraged. 

1  Ox  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, — 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  ? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved? 

Cease  thy  mourning ; 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end : 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble, 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redressed  ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favor  blessed; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

471 


CHUECH. 

880  7s  &  6s.  291* 

Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  The  morning  light  is  breaking ; 

The  darkness  disappears  ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears : 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 


Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us, 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  opening  every  hour  : 
Each  cry,  to  heaven  going, 

Abundant  answers  brings, 
And  heavenly  gales  are  blowing, 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 


See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 


Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  come." 

472 


MISSIONS. 

881  7s  &  6s.  307 

Conversion  of  the  Heathen. 

1   FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  AfWc's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile ; 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 


Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 
473 


CHURCH. 

882  7s  &  6s.  299 

Home  Missions. 

1  Go  preach  the  blest  salvation 

To  every  sinful  race, 
And  bid  each  guilty  nation 

Accept  the  Saviour's  grace ; 
But  bear,  oh,  quickly  bear  it 

Where  thronging  millions  roam, 
And  bid  them  freely  share  it, 

Who  dwell  with  us  at  home. 

2  Where  blooms  the  broad  savanna, 

Where  mighty  waters  roll, 
There  let  the  gospel  banner 

Beam  hope  on  every  soul ; 
Go  where  the  west  is  teeming, 

And  yet  behold  they  come ! 
The  richest  fields  are  gleaming 

For  those  who  reap  at  home ! 

3  Our  children  there  are  dwelling, 

Neglected  and  astray, 
Whose  hearts  are  often  swelling 

To  learn  of  Zion's  way. 
Bear,  bear  to  them  the  treasure, 

And  bid  the  exiles  come ; 
There  is  no  sweeter  pleasure 

Than  preaching  Christ  at  home. 

883  7s  &  6s.  307 

Home  Missions. 

1  Our  country's  voice  is  pleading, 
Ye  men  of  God,  arise ! 
His  providence  is  leading, 

The  land  before  you  lies ; 
Day-gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening, 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields  for  harvest  whitening, 
Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 
47  i    • 


MISSIONS. 

2  Go  where  the  waves  are  breaking, 

On  California's  shore, 
Christ's  precious  gospel  taking, 

More  rich  than  golden  ore; 
On  Alleghany's  mountains, 

Through  all  the  Western  Vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountains, 

Rehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west, 
Till  all,  his  cross  beholding, 

In  him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 

884  L.  M.  301 

Prayer  for  the  Jews. 

1  Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed, 

Outcasts  from  Zion's  hallowed  ground, 

Oh,  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blessed, 

Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  ? 

2  Lord,  visit  thy  forsaken  race, 

Back  to  thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring; 
Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 

?>  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain, 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light, 
The  severed  olive  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long, 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  pour; 
AVitli  eager  feel  one  temple  throng, 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 
17o 


CHURCH. 

885  8s,  7s  &  4.  305 

The  Missionary's  Farewell. 

1  Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee ; 

All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well ; 
Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, — 

Joys  no  stranger  heart  can  tell ; 

Happy  home,  indeed  I  love  thee ; 

Can  I,  can  I  say,  "  Farewell "  ? 

Can  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasiue, 
Can  I  say  a  last  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  loved  so  well ; 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me ; 
Lovely,  native  land,  farewell ! 

Pleased  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor ; 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell 
How  he  died, — the  blessed  Saviour, — 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell : 

Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean  ; 

Let  the  winds  my  canvas  swell ; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 

While  I  go  fir  hence  to  dwell  : 
Glad  I  bid  thee, 
■    Native  land,  farewell,  farewell! 

47G 


MISSIONS. 

886  L.  M.  298 

Christiana  in  Convention. 

1  Assembled  at  thy  great  command, 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand : 
The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pole, 

The  anthem  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  Onr  prayers  assist ;  accept  our  praise ; 
Our  hopes  revive;  our  courage  raise; 
Our  counsels  aid ;  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home  : 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

887  C.  M.  265 

Prayer  for  Seamen. 

1  We  come,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 

And,  with  united  pleas, 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  seas. 

2  Oh,  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow 
Like  rain-drops  in  the  sea. 

3  Then  may  a  Saviour's  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above 
Of  everlasting  rest 

'477 


CHURCH. 

888  L.  M.  301 

Prayer  for  Mariners. 

1  Grant  the  abundance  of  the  sea 
May  be  converted,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  every  sailor  on  the  shore 
Return  to  God,  to  roam  no  more. 

2  The  nations,  then,  with  joy  shall  hail 
The  Bethel  flag  in  every  sail : 

And  every  ship  that  ploughs  the  sea 
A  gospel  messenger  shall  be. 

3  Hasten,  O  Lord,  that  glorious  day 
When  seamen  shall  thy  word  obey, 
And  safe  from  port  to  port  be  driven 
To  point  a  ruined  world  to  heaven. 

889  L.  M.  301 

The  Restoration  of  Israel. 

1  Arise,  great  God,  and  let  thy  grace 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Jacob's  race; 
Restore  the  long-lost,  scatter'd  band, 
And  call  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  misery  let  thy  mercy  heal ; 
Their  trespass  hide,  their  pardon  seal  ; 
O  God  of  Israel,  hear  our  prayer, 
And  grant  them  still  thy  love  to  share. 

3  How  long  shall  Jacob's  offspring  prove 
The  sad  suspension  of  thy  love  ? 
Lord,  shall  thy  wrath  forever  burn  ? 
And  will  thy  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

4  Thy  quick'ning  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart; 
While  Israel's  rescued  tribes  in  thee 
Their  bliss  and  full  salvation  see. 

478 


OUR  COUNTRY. 


OUR    COUNTRY. 
890  6s  &  4s.  314 

National  Hymn. 

1  My  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country,  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills  ; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills, 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song : 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake ; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, — 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God,  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
"With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 

47!> 


OUR   COUNTRY. 

891  C.  M.  311 

Our  Help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

1  Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 

Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land, 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  Our  fathers'  sepulchres  are  here, 

And  here  our  kindred  dwell : 
Our  children  too, — how  should  we  love 
Another  land  so  well  ? 

3  Oh,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless ; 
"With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

4  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee ; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend ; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  friend. 

892  L.  M.  315 

Lord,  let  thy  goodness  lead  our  Land. 

1  Lord,  let  thy  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  saved  by  thine  almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

2  Let  every  public  temple  raise 
Triumphant  songs  of  holy  praise, 
Let  every  peaceful,  private  home 
A  temple,  Lord,  to  thee  become. 

3  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight ; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 

480 


FAST. 

6s  &  4s.  314 

Prayer  for  our  Country. 
God  bless  our  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait ; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State. 


FAST. 


891  8s  &  7s.  343 

Pardon  implored  for  national  Sins. 

1  Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations, 

From  thy  temple  in  the  skies 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications  ; 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

2  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding; 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

3  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgressions ; 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface ; 

Save  thy  people  from  oppression; 

Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

4  Lo !  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend  ; 
Hear  us,  lasting,  praying,  mourning; 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 
2q  481 


OUR  COUNTRY. 

895  L.  M.  312 

"  Oh,  spare  our  guilty  Country,  spare  !" 

1  On  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  we  call, 
Before  thy  throne  devoutly  fall ; 
Oh,  whither  should  the  helpless  fly? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  Lord,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 

Oh,  spare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  church  thine  hand  hath  planted  here ! 

3  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises ; 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas? 

4  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe : 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

896  7s.  344 

Prayer  for  Mercy. 

1  Why,  O  God,  thy  peq^le  spurn  ? 
Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  burn  ? 
God  of  mercy,  turn  once  more ; 
All  our  broken  hearts  restore. 

2  Thou  hast  made  our  land  to  quake, 
Heal  the  sorrows  thou  dost  make ; 
Bitter  is  the  cup  we  drink  ; 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

3  Be  thy  banner  now  unfurled, 
Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world ; 
Save  us,  Lord,  we  cry  to  thee ; 
Lift  thine  arm ;  thy  chosen  free. 

4  Give  us  now  relief  from  pain; 
Human' aid  is  all  in  vain. 
We,  through  God,  shall  yet  prevail, 
He  will  help  when  foes  assail. 

482 


THANKSGIVING. 

897  C.  M.  311 

Belief  from  national  Judgments  implored. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land ; 

Behold,  thy  people  mourn ; 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand, 
And  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand ; 
Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
And  spare  our  guilty  land. 

3  Then  shall  our  loud  and  grateful  voice 

Proclaim  our  guardian  God, 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 


THANKSGIVING. 

898  7s.  316 

Thanks  for  all  Blessings. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain ; 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse. 

3  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  overflowing  stores, — 

4  Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vow-  and  solemn  praise; 
And  when  every  blessing's  flown, 
Love  thee  fb"  thyself  alone. 

483 


OUR  COUNTRY. 

899  L.  M.  312 

The  Year  crowned  with  Goodness. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  every  joy, 

Thy  praise  may  well  our  lips  employ, 

While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Thy  hand  supports  the  steady  pole ; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  of  vigor  shine, 

To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  abundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  a  dreary  aspect  wear. 

5  Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade ; 
Seasons  and  months  and  weeks  and  days 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise. 

900  7s.  313 

Thanksgiving. 

1  Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  sons: 
Praises  to  our  God  belong ; 
Saints  and  angels,  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land ; 
Kept  by  him,  no  foes  annoy; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey ; 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod  ; 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

484 


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THANKSGIVING. 

4  Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

901  6s  &  4s.  314 

Praise  to  the  God  of  Harvest. 

1  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart,  and  voice ; 
The  valleys  smile  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring,  . 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring, 

The  streams  rejoice. 

2  Yea,  bless  his  holy  name, 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth ; 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  duty, — but  be  not 
God's  benefits  forgot, 

Amidst  your  mirth. 

3  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices  raise, 

With  sweet  accord  ; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord. 

902  L.  M.  315 

Thanksgiving. 

1  Geeat  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year, 
Thy  favor  still  doth  crown  our  days, 
And  we  would  celebrate  thy  praise. 

2  The  harvest  song  we  would  repeat: 
"Thou  givest  us  the  finest  wheat:" 
"The  joy  of  harvest"  we  have  known  : 

The  praise,  < )  Lord,  is  all  thine  own. 
2q2  1 J5 


OUR  COUNTRY. 

3  Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stored, 
Oh,  give  us  hearts  to  bless  thee,  Lord  ! 
Forbid  it,  Source  of  light  and  love, 

That  hearts  and  lives  should  barren  prove. 

4  Another  harvest  comes  apace  : 
Mature  our  spirits  by  thy  grace, 
That  we  may  calmly  meet  the  blow 
The  sickle  gives  to  lay  us  low ; — 

5  That  so,  when  angel  reapers  come 
To  gather  sheaves  to  thy  blest  home, 
Our  spirits  may  be  borne  on  high 
To  thy  safe  garner  in  the  sky. 

903  7s.  313 

Harvest  Hymn. 

1  Praise,  oh,  praise  our  God  and  King ! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing ; 

For  his  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  him  that  he  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run  ; 
And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light. 

3  Praise  him  that  he  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield. 

4  Praise  him  for  our  harvest-store, 
He  hath  filled  the  garner-floor,— 
And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss. 


5 


Glory  to  our  bounteous  King  ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ; 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

4so 


OLD  AXD  NEW   YEAR. 


TIME   AND    ETEBjSTITY. 


OLD    AND    NEW    YEAR. 

904  L.  M.  315 

Gratitude  for  the  Past. 

1  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  ; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future, — all  to  us  unknown, — 
We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest;* 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 

Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  brighter  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

905  C.  M.  334 

Close  of  the  Year. 

1  Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 

Of  each  revolving  year; 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  round  ! 
Plow  short  the  months  appear  ! 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on, 

And  that  important  day 
When  all  that  mortal  life  hath  done 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 


TIME  AND  ETEKNITY. 

3  Yet  like  an  idle  tale  we  pass 

The  swift  revolving  year, 
And  study  artful  ways  t'  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Awake,  O  God,  my  careless  heart 

Its  great  concerns  to  see, 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  years  arise ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joy  beyond  the  skies. 

906  5s  &  12s.  317 

The  New  Year. 

1  Come,  let  us  anew 
Our  journey  pursue, — 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear; 

His  adorable  will 

Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream  ; 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay : 

The  arrow  is  flown ; 

The  moment  is  gone  ; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  near 

3  Oh,  that  each,  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming,  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through  ; 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do;" 
Oh,  that  each  from  his  Lord 
May  receive  the  glad  word, 
"  We'll  and  faithfully  done; 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  niv  throne." 
188 


OLD  AND  NEW   YEAR. 

907  L.  M.  312 
Close  of  the  Year. 

1  Ouu  helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name, 
AVhose  love  forever  is  the  same; 
The  tokens  of  whose  gracious  care 
Begin  and  crown  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand ; 
And  see,  when  we  review  our  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  us  on ; 
Thus  for  we  make  thy  mercy  known ; 
And  while  we  tread  this  desert  land, 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  Our  grateful  souls  on  Jordan's  shore 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more, 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 

908  C.  M.  328 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 

1  Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 

And  make  thy  glory  known ; 
Xow  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin 

May  mercy  set  us  free  ; 
And  let  the  year  we  now  begin, 
Begin  and  end  with  thee. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more, 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 

In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
Awd  praise  thee  in  our  room. 
480 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

909  7s.  316 

New  Year's  Day. 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below : 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love : 
When  our  life's  short  race  is  run, 

May  we  d\vell  with  thee  above. 

910  10s.  320 

New  Year's  Morning  Hymn. 

1  Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody, 

This  New  Year's  morning,  call  me  from  my  sleep; 
A  new  sweet  song  is  in  my  heart  for  thee, 
Thou  faithful,  tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep. 

2  With  voice  subdued,  my  listening  spirit  sings, 

As  backward  on  the  trodden  path  I  gaze, 
While  ministering  angels  fold  their  wings 

To  fill  with  lowly  thoughts  my  song  of  praise. 

3  Not  all  that  hath  been,  Lord,  henceforth  shall  be ; 

A  low,  sweet,  cheering  strain  is  in  mine  ear ; 
Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody 

Are  leading  in  from  heaven  a  blest  New  Year. 

4  Thoughts  of  thy  love, — and  oh,  how  great  the  sum  ! 

Enduring  grief,  obtaining  bliss  for  me, — 
The  world,  life,  death,  things  present,  things  to  come, 
All  swell  the  New  Year's  opening  melody. 
490 


MEETIXG   AXD  EAETING. 

911  C.  M.  334 

Looking  forivard. 

1  And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 

Of  thy  short  life  is  past; 

I  cannot  long  continue  here, 

And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Awake,  my  soul ;  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn : 
What  are  thy  hopes?  how  sure?  how  fair? 
What  is  thy  great  concern  ? 

3  Behold,  another  year  begins ; 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven  ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

4  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


MEETING    AND    PARTING. 

912  7s.  344 

Parting  of  Christians. 

1  Fern  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  ; 
And  our  wasting  lives  prolong, 
Till  we  meet  on  earth  again. 

m 


TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

913  lis  &  10s.  349 

Parting  Song. 

1  Brothers,  clasp  hands,  the  brief  moments  are  flying ; 

Here  upon  earth  but  as  pilgrims  Ave  dwell ; 
Gladly  we  met,  yet  we  part  without  sighing, 

Looking  beyond  the  fraternal  farewell. 

In  his  dear  name,  the  All-loving,  All-seeing, 
Hand  clasped  in  hand  for  him,  brothers,  farewell. 

2  Rich  in  our  faith,  in  our  love,  in  our  union, 

Foretastes  of  heaven  together  we've  known ; 
Ours  is  the  bliss  of  a  saintly  communion, 
Granted  to  lovers  of  Jesus  alone. 

3  Now  to  our  work  again,  stronger  for  meeting, 

Pledged  to  our  Master  as  never  before, 
Warm  are  the  hearts  that  are  loyally  beating, 
Longing  to  serve  and  to  honor  him  more. 

4  Jesus  we  own  as  the  Lord  of  our  being ; 

Let  our  last  song  rich  in  gratitude  swell ; 
In  his  dear  name,  the  All-loving,  All-seeing, 

Hand  clasped  in  hand  for  him,  brothers,  farewell. 

9M     .  8s&7s.  348 

Gather  at  the  River. 

1  Shall  we  gather  at  the  river, 

Where  bright  angel  feet  have  trod ; 
With  its  crystal  tide  forever 

Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God  ? 

2  On  the  margin  of  the  river, 

Washing  up  its  silver  spray, 
We  will  walk  and  worship  ever, 
All  the  happy,  golden  day. 

3  On  the  bosom  of  the  river, 

Where  the  Saviour-King  we  own, 
We  shall  meet  and  sorrow  never, 
'Neath  the  glory  of  the  throne. 

4  Soon  wre'll  reach  the  shining  river, 

Soon  our  pilgrimage  will  cease; 
Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  melody  of  peace." 
492 


MEETING    AND   PARTING. 

915  Gs  &  5s.   Peculiar.  318 

Reunion  in  Heaven. 

1  When  shall  we  meet  again? — 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever  ? 
"When  will  Peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  ns  forever? 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose 
Safe  from  each  blast  that  blows 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes, — 

Never, — no,  never ! 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow 

Pure  as  life's  river? 
When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 

Changeless  forever? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill 

Never, — no,  never  ! 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light 

Take  us,  dear  Saviour ; 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  forever ! 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell, 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel 

Never, — no,  never  ! 

4  Soon  shall  we  meet  again, — 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever ; 
Soon  will  Peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever : 
Our  hearts  will  then  repose 
Secure  from  worldly  woes; 
Our  songs  of  praise  shall  close 

Never, — no,  never  ! 
2r  493 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 


MORTALITY    OF    MAN. 

916  L.  M. 

Brevity  of  Life. 

1  Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 

Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood, 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight, 

With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day ; 
Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3  Bat  our  brief  life's  a  shadowy  dream, 

A  passing  thought,  that  soon  is  o'er, 

That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 

And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

4  To  us,  O  Lord,  the  wisdom  give, 

Each  passing  moment  so  to  spend, 
That  we  at  length  with  thee  may  live 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 


335 


917  c.  m. 

Time  the  Period  to  prepare  for  Eternity. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 

And  humbly  own  to  thee 
LIow  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  stray, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 
Hanff  everlasting  things  !- 


The  final  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  c+rinorc  f 
404 


strings 


326 


MORTALITY   OF   MAX. 

4  Eternal  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  every  breath; 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 

5  Awake,  O  Lord,  onr  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road  ; 

And  if  onr  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

918  7s  &  6s.  321 

Life  rapidly  passing  away. 

1  As  flows  the  rapid  river, 

With  channel  broad  and  free, 
Its  waters  rippling  ever, 

And  hasting  to  the  sea, 
So  life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  days  of  offered  peace, 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  of  mercy  cease. 

2  As  moons  are  ever  waning, 

As  hastes  the  sun  away, 
As  stormy  winds,  complaining, 

Bring  on  the  wintry  day, 
So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us, 

The  darkness  of  the  grave; 
And  death  is  just  before  us ; 

God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 

3  Say,  hath  thy  heart  its  treasure 

Laid  up  in  worlds  above? 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  love  ? 
Beware,  lest  death's  dark  river 

Its  billows  o'er  thee  roll, 
And  thou  lament  forever 

The  ruin  of  thy  soul. 
495 


TIME   AND  ETERNITY. 

919  C.  M.  328 

Life  short,  and  Man  frail. 

1  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for,  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

4  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desire  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

920  C.  M.  326 

The  Brevity  of  Life. 

1  How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 

How  vast  our  soul's  affairs ! 
Yet  foolish  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home ; 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 
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MORTALITY  OF  MAN. 

921  L.  M.  322 

God's  Eternity  and  Man's  Frailty. 

1  Through  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode ; 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  into  man  ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
AVhen  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  Death,  like  an  ever-flowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream, 
An  empty  tale,  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

4  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man, 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till,  cleansed  by  grace,  we  all  may  be 
Prepared  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 

922  C.  M.  338 

A  Warning  from  the  Grave. 

1  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head, 

Is  equal  warning  given ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
And  far  above  is  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

3  Turn,  sinner,  turn  ;  thy  danger  know ; 

Where'er  thy  feet  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn  ;  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  which  hourly  tell 
That  they  who  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  in  heaven, — or  hell. 
2r*  497 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

923  7s  &  6s.  304 

Hading  to  our  Home. 

1  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms ; 
All  that's  mortal  soon  shall  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above, 
Where  no  worldly  griefs  annoy,      *» 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

924  6s.  346 

Nearer  my  Home. 

1  One  sweetly  solemn«thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er : 
I'm  nearer  my  hohie  to-day 
Than  ever  I've  been  before. 

I'm  nearer  my  home,  nearer  my  home, 

Nearer  my  home  to-day ; 
Yes,  nearer  my  home  in  heaven  to-day, 

Than  ever  I've  been  before. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  the  many  mansions  be, 
Nearer  the  great  white  throne, 
Nearer  the  jasper  sea. 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life 

Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down, 
Nearer  leaving  my  cross, 
Nearer  wearing  my  crown. 
498 


MOKTALITY  OF  MAN. 

4  But  lying  darkly  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Is  that  dim  and  unknown  stream 
Which  leads  at  last  to  light. 

5  For  even  now  my  feet 

May  stand  upon  its  brink; 
I  may  be  nearer  my  home, 
Nearer  now  than  I  think. 

925  C.  M.  334 

Heavenly  Aspirations. 

1  And  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 

And  let  it  faint  and  die ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  this  mournful  vale, 
And  soar  to  worlds  on  high ; 

2  Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest, — 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants,— 
In  the  Kedeemer's  breast. 

3  Oh,  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet! 

4  Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 
In  that  eternal  day. 

926  C.  M.  338 

Longing  for  Heaven. 

1  Sweet  land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh : 

When  will  the  moment  come, 
When  I  shall  lay  my  armor  by, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home? 

2  Xo  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 

No  peaceful  sheltering  dome : 
This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe, — 
This  world  is  not  inv  home. 


TIME  AND  ETEKNITY. 

3  To  Jesus  Christ  I  sought  for  rest ; 

He  bade  me  cease  to  roam, 
But  fly  for  succor  to  his  breast, 
And  he'd  conduct  me  home. 

4  Weary  of  wandering  round  and  round 

This  vale  of  sin  and  gloom, 
I  long  to  leave  th'  unhallowed  ground, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 

927  8s  &  7s.  318 

Flight  of  Time. 

1  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, — 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger : 

For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over; 
And,  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

2  Our  absent  King  the  watchword  gave, — 

"Let  every  lamp  be  burning;" 
We  look  afar,  across  the  wave, 

Our  distant  home  discerning  :  For  now,  etc. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold, 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow, 
For  hope  will  sing,  with  courage  bold, 

"  There's  glory  on  the  morrow :"    For  now,  etc. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever, 
Our  King  says  come,  and  there's  our  home, 

Forever !  oh,  forever  !  For  now,  etc. 

928  lis.  319 

Longing  for  Heaven. 

1   I  WOULD  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 

Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way; 
The  few  lucid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  followed  by  gloom  or  beclouded  with  fear. 

5(J0 


DEATH. 

I  would  not  live  alway  thus  fettered  by  sin, — 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within  ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

I  would  not  live  alway  ;  no — welcome  the  tomb  : 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom : 
There  sweet  be  my  rest  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

Who,  who  would  live  alway  away  from  his  God, — 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  bright  o'er  the  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ? 

There  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


DEATH. 


929  L.  M.  323 

Blessedness  of  the  Bight  eons  in  Death, 

1  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 

When  sinks  a  wreary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes ! 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flics, 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies!" 


DEATH. 

930  L.  M.  322 

The  good  Fight  fought. 

1  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come; 
I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home ; 
Now,  O  my  God,  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  Thy  race  appointed  I  have  run ; 
The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won ; 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high ; 
And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 

3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust; 
I  bow  before  thee  in  the  dust ; 

And  through  my  Saviour's  blood  alone 
I  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 

4  I  come,  I  come,  at  thy  command; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand ; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 

931  L.  M.  323 

Death  not  to  be  feared. 

1  Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 
502 


DEATH. 

932  L.  M.  337 

Triumph  over  Death. 

1  God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days 
I'll  tune  the  grateful  notes  of  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

3  But  oh,  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

4  Then  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
That  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains, 
That  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

933  C  M.  332 

Victory  over  Death. 

1  Oh,  for  an  overcoming  faith, 

To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, — 
"Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  Grave? 
And  where,  O  Death,  thy  sting?" 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power, 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  bo  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  wo  die, 
Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 


DEATH. 

934  C.  M.  327 

Preparation  for  Death. 

1  If  I  must  die,  oh,  let  me  die 

With  hope  in  Jesus'  blood, — 
The  blood  that  saves  from  sin  and  guilt, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

2  If  I  must  die,  oh,  let  me  die 

In  peace  with  all  mankind, 
And  change  these  fleeting  joys  below 
For  pleasures  more  refined. 

3  If  I  must  die, — and  die  I  must, — 

Let  some  kind  seraph  come, 
And  bear  me  on  his  friendly  wing 
To  my  celestial  home. 

4  Of  Canaan's  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

May  I  but  have  a  view ; 
Though  Jordan  should  o'erflow  its  banks, 
I'll  boldly  venture  through. 

935  C.  M.  332 

God's  Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, 

If  God  be  with  us  there ; 
We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below 

If  my  Redeemer  bid  ; 
And  run,  if  I  were  called  to  go, 
And  die,  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 

And  view  the  promised  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  welcome  the  command. 

4  Clasped  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

504 


DEATH. 

936  S.  M.  325 

The  peaceful  Death  of  the  Righteous. 

1  Oh,  for  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 
Oh,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground, 

In  silent  hope,  may  lie, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  eall  them  to  the  sky. 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar, 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  Oh  for  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord ! 

Oh,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

937  S.  H.  M.  340 

Friends  separated  by  Death. 

1  Friend  after  friend  departs  : 

Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts 

That  finds  not  here  an  end  : 
Were  this  frail  wrorld  our  final  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 

2  There  is  a  world  above, 

Where  parting  is  unknown  ; 
A  long  eternity  of  love, 

Formed  for  the  good  alone ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

3  Thus  star  by  star  deelines, 

Till  all  are  passed  away; 
As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 
To  pure  and  perfect  day  ; 
Nor  sink  those  -tar-  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 
2s  505 


DEATH. 

938  C.  M.  332 

Death  a  temporary  Separation. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

Who  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

3  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  fly ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

4  O  Saviour,  be  our  constant  Guide ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

939  C.  M.  328 

Death  of  a  Christian. 

1  Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear, 

We  would  not  weep  for  thee : 
One  thought  shall  check  the  starting  tear ; 
It  is,  that  thou  art  free. 

2  And  thus  shall  faith's  consoling  power 

The  tears  of  love  restrain ; 
Oh,  who  that  saw  thy  parting  hour 
Could  wish  thee  here  again? 

3  Triumphant  in  thy  closing  eye 

The  hope  of  glory  shone ; 
Joy  breathed  in  thy  expiring  sigh, 
To  think  the  race  was  run. 

4  Gently  the  passing  spirit  fled, 

Sustained  by  grace  divine; 
Oh,  may  such  grace  on  us  be  shed, 
And  make  our  end  like  thine. 
506 


BURIAL. 


BURIAL. 
9i0  C.  M.  327 

Death  of  Christian  Friends. 

1  "Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
7Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward,  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

94:1  L.  M.  322 

Death  and  Burial  of  a  Christian. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb; 
Take  this  aew  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  mom 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

<ju7 


DEATH. 

2  Nor  pain  nor  grief  nor  anxious  fear 

Invades  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave  and  blest  the  bed; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn ; 

Attend,  O  earth,  his  sovereign  word ; 
Restore  thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

942  S.  M.  324 

The  Death  of  an  aged  Minister. 

1 "  Servant  of  God,  well  done ; 
Rest  from  thy  loved  employ ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came; 

He  started  up  to  hear ; 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame ; 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

0 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past ; 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done ; 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 

508 


BURIAL. 

943  7s.  344 

The  Christian  Burial. 

1  Brothee,  though  from  yonder  sky 
Cometh  neither  voice  nor  cry, 

Yet  we  know  for  thee  to-day 
Every  pain  hath  passed  away. 

2  Not  for  thee  shall  tears  be  given, 
Child  of  God  and  heir  of  heaven ; 
For  he  gave  thee  sweet  release ; 
Thine  the  Christian's  death  of  peace. 

3  Brother,  in  that  solemn  trust 
AYe  commend  thee,  dust  to  dust ; 
In  that  faith  we  wait,  till,  risen, 
Thou  shalt  meet  us  all  in  heaven. 

4  While  we  weep  as  Jesus  wept, 
Thou  shalt  sleep  as  Jesus  slept ; 
With  thy  Saviour  thou  shalt  rest, 
Crowned  and  glorified  and  blest. 

944  12s  &  lis.  "  319 

Hope  in  Death. 

1  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee, 

Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the  tomb  ; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals  before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through  the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  we  no  longer  behold  thee, 

Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Saviour  hath  died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  and,  its  mansion  forsaking, 

Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long  ; 
Bat  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on  thy  waking, 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  was  the  seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee, 

Since  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian,  thy  Guide; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore  tine; 
And  deatb  has  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour  hath  died. 
2s2 


DEATH. 

945  10s.  320 

Death  in  the  Prime  of  Life. 

1  Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 

In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  power ; 
A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time ; 

The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour. 

2  Go  to  the  grave ;  at  noon  from  labor  cease ; 

Rest  on  thy  sheaves,  thy  harvest-task  is  done ; 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier,  go  home ;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 

3  Go  to  the  grave,  for  there  thy  Saviour  lay 

In  death's  embraces,  ere  he  rose  on  high ; 
And  all  the  ransomed,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

4  Go  to  the  grave  ? — no,  take  thy  seat  above, 

Be  thy  pure  spirit  present  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou  for  faith  and  hope  hast  perfect  love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  word. 

946  7s,  6s  &  8.  346 

Early  Death. 

1  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

We  will  not  weep  for  thee ; 
For  thou  art  now  where  oft  on  earth 
Thy  spirit  longed  to  be. 

2  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

Thine  is  an  early  tomb ; 
But  Jesus  summoned  thee  away ; 
Thy  Saviour  called  thee  home. 

3  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest; 

Thy  toils  and  cares  are  o'er  ; 
And  sorrow,  pain,  and  suffering,  now 
Shall  ne'er  distress  thee  more. 

4  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

And  this  shall  be  our  prayer, — 
That,  when  we  reach  our  journey's  end, 
Thy  glory  we  may  share. 
510 


BURIAL. 

947  C.  M.  329 

Those  blessed  who  die  in  the  Lord. 

1  Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead : 
"  Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 

And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  "  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are ! 
From  suffering  and  from  sin  released, 
They're  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  "  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord ; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward." 

948  L.  M.  323 

Asleep  in  Jesus. 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  Death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest : 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

949  L.  M.  ;Jl>:5 

Death  of  an  Infant. 

1   So  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, 
Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour; 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 
511 


DEATH. 

2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  healing  art, 
To  soothe  the  anguish  of  the  heart? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh  ; 

Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 
Till  dying  hope  revives  again  ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

950  8s  &  7s.  343 

Comfort  in  the  Death  of  the  Christian. 

1  Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love ; 
Pain  and  death  and  night  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying, 

Lonely,  through  night's  deepening  shade, 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high, 
In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Endless  pleasure  pain  excluding, 

Sickness  there  no  more  can  come ; 
There,  no  fear  of  woe,  intruding, 

Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 

951  8s  &  7s.  342 

Farewell  to  a  Christian  Sister. 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber, — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low; 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 
512 


RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 

Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 
AVlien  the  day  of  life  is  fled ; 

Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 


RESURRECTION    AND    JUDGMENT. 

952  S.  M.  325 

This  Mortal  shall  put  on  Immortality. 

1  And  must  this  body  die  ? 

This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  powrer  above. 

953  7s.  6l.  3f>L 

Life  brought  to  Light  by  the  Gospel. 

1  Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust, 
Lord,  we  own  the  sentence  just; 
Head  and  tongue,  and  hand  and  heart, 
All  in  guilt  have  borne  their  part ; 
Righteous  is  the  common  doom, 
All  must  moulder  in  the  tomb. 
513 


RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 

Lord,  from  nature's  gloomy  night 
Turn  we  to  the  gospel's  light ; 
Thou  didst  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Thou  wilt  all  thy  people  save ; 
Ransomed  by  thy  blood,  the  just 
Rise  immortal  from  the  dust. 


954  C.  M.  '  329 

The  Dead  shall  live  again. 

1  Through  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We,  followers  of  our  suffering  Lord, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  Yet  not  thus  hopeless,  in  the  grave, 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie : 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 

3  These  ashes,  too,  this  little  dust, 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  archangel's  trump  shall  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

4  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long-silent  voice  awake 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

955  L.  M.  335 

The  Lord's  Coming. 

1  The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake ; 
The  hills  their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 

And,  withering,  from  the  vault  of  night 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come ;  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, — 

A  quiet  lamb  to  slaughter  led, — 
The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 
514 


RESURRECTION   AND  JUDGMENT. 

3  The  Lord  will  come ;  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind. 

4  Can  this  be  he  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride  ? 
O  God,  is  this  the  Crucified  ? 

5  Go,  tyrants,  to  the  rocks  complain ; 
Go,  seek  the  mountain's  cleft  in  vain ; 
But  faith,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb, 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  "The  Lord  is  come." 

956  8s,  7s  &  4.  336 

Saints  and  Sinners  judged. 

1  Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders, — 

Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  : 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine ; 
You  who  long  for  his  appearing 

Then  shall  say,  "  This  God  is  mine :" 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine. 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea ; 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Loved,  and  served  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "Come  near,  ye  blessed  ; 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 

You  forever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 
515 


RESURRECTION   AND  JUDGMENT. 

957  C.  M.  327 

Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also. 

1  When  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb 

I  thoughtful  turn  my  eyes, 
Frail  nature  trembles  at  the  gloom, 
And  anxious  fears  arise. 

2  Why  shrinks  my  soul  ?     In  death's  embrace 

Once  Jesus  captive  slept ; 
And  angels,  hovering  o'er  the  place, 
His  lowly  pillow  kept. 

3  Thus  shall  they  guard  my  sleeping  dust, 

And,  as  the  Saviour  rose, 
The  grave  again  shall  yield  her  trust, 
And  end  my  deep  repose. 

4  My  Lord,  before  to  glory  gone, 

Shall  bid  me  come  away ; 
And  calm  and  bright  shall  break  the  dawn 
Of  heaven's  eternal  day. 


958  8s,  7s  &  4.  336 

Christ  coming  to  Judgment. 

1  Lo !  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  ; 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  shall  forever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ! 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Now  the  Saviour,  long  expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp  appear ; 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air. 

Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 
516 


RESURRECTION   AND  JUDGMENT. 

959  L.  M.  335 

The  Lord  Jesus  revealed  from  Heaven. 

1  The  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away! 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day '! 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll, 
And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread,     * 
Resounds  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead  ? 

3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
"When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou,  O  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

960  S.  M.  324 

Resurrection  and  Judgment. 

1  Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  the  grave  must  rise, 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crowned, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

2  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb  ? 

With  triumph  or  regret  ? 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse  or  blessing,  meet  ? 

3  I  must  from  God  be  driven, 

Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell ; , 
Must  come,  at  his  command,  to  heaven, 
Or  else  depart — to  hell. 

4  O  thou  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery, 

5  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe, 
That,  when  thou  oomest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 
2t  *    517 


RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 


961  C.  M.  31  I 

Everlasting  Absence  of  God  intolerable. 

1  That  awful  clay  will  surely  come, 

TV  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "  Depart !" 

3  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

4  Oh,  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

962  S.  M.  345 

Solemn  Questions. 

1  And  wall  the  Judge  descend  ? 

And  must  the  dead  arise, 

And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away? 

3  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread! 

4  Come,  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

518 


KESURRECTION   AND  JUDGMENT. 

963  C.  P.  M.  330 

Be  thou  my  Hid  lag-place. 

1  When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
To  take  thy  rausomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But — can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  ? — 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace  ; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place, 

In  this,  th'  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  oh,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
.Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 

964  C.  P.  M.  330 

Solemnity  of  Life. 

1   No  room  for  mirth  or  trilling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone  ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door. 
Ami  all  mankind  must  stand  before 
The  inexorable  tin-one. 
519 


RESURRECTION   AND  JUDGMENT. 

2  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies ; 
How  make  mine  own  election  sure ; 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

3  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray  ; 

Be  thou  my  Guide,  be  thou  my  Way 

To  glorious  happiness. 
Ah  !  write  thy  pardon  on  my  heart, 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace. 

965  C.  P.  M.  330 

Contemplation  of  Judgment 

1  O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart, 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Cause  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

3  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  t'  ensure,— 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

4  Then,  Father,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above, 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 
520 


HEAVEX. 


HEAVEX. 
9G6  C.  M.  333 

The  Attractions  of  Heaven. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers: 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, — 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, — 
And  sec  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes, — 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 

Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

967  7s  &  6s.  350 

The  Paradise  eternal. 

1  O  PARADISE  eternal, 

What  bliss  to  enter  thee, 
And  once  within  thy  portals, 
sure  forever  be  ! 

2  In  thee  do  sin  nor  sorrow, 

No  pain  nor  death  is  known  ; 
Jint  pure  glad  life,  enduring 
As  heaven's  benignant  throne. 
2t2  521 


HEAVEN. 

3  There  God  shall  be  our  portion, 

And  we  his  jewels  be; 
And  gracing  his  bright  mansions, 
His  smile  reflect  and  sec. 

4  O  paradise  eternal, 

What  joys  in  thee  are  known ! 
O  God  of  mercy,  guide  us, 
Till  all  be  felt  our  own. 


968  7s.  339 

The  Redeemed  in  Heaven. 

1  Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  exulting,  happy  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song? — 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears; 
And  forever  from  their  eves 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 
522" 


HEAVEN. 

969  C.  M.  338 

The  Peace  and  Repose  of  Heaven. 

1  There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 

For  those  with  cares  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  all  be  hushed  to  rest. 

2  'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts  which  here  annoy  ; 
Then  they  that  oft  have  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more  ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore. 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy; 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

970  C.  M.  329 

Earthly  and  heavenly  Good  compared. 

1  These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade  ! 

How  swift  they  pass  away  ! 
The  dying  flower  reclines  its  head, 
The  beauty  of  a  day. 

2  Soon  are  those  earthly  treasures  lost 

We  fondly  call  our  own  ; 
We  scarcely  can  possession  boast, 
Before  we  find  them  gone. 

3  But  there  are  joys  which  cannot  die, 

With  God  laid  up  in  store, 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
More  bright  than  golden  ore. 

4  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scattered  here  below, 
In  fair  and  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harv«  its  grow. 
523 


HEAVEN. 

971  L.  M.  337 

The  heavenly  Land. 

1  There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen 

In  visions  of  enraptured  thought, 
So  bright  that  all  which  spreads  between 
Is  with  its  radiant  glory  fraught, — 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain ; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no  more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies, 

With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  light ; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suns  to  rise 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 

Across  that  calm,  serene  abode ; 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 

972  C.  M.  326 

No  Sin  in  Heaven. 

1  Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  joy  and  pure  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair,  distant  land  ! — could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know, — 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  Oh,  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love! 
Till  wings  of  faith,  and  strong  desire, 
Bear  every  thought  above. 
G2J 


HEAVEN. 

973  10s.  320 

No  Night  in  Heaven. 

1  No  night  shall  be  in  heaven  ;  no  gathering  gloom 
Shall  o'er  that  glorious  landscape  ever  come ; 

No  tears  shall  fall  in  sadness  o'er  those  flowers 

That  breathe  their  fragrance  through  celestial  bowers. 

2  No  night  shall  be  in  heaven ;  no  dreadful  hour 
Of  mental  darkness,  of  the  tempter's  power ; 
Across  those  skies  no  envious  clouds  shall  roll, 
To  dfhi  the  sunlight  of  the  raptured  soul. 

3  No  night  shall  be  in  heaven;  no  sorrow's  reign; 
No  secret  anguish,  no  corporeal  pain  ; 

No  shivering  limbs,  no  burning  fever  there; 
No  soul's  eclipse,  no  winter  of  despair. 

4  No  night  shall  be  in  heaven,  but  endless  noon; 
No  fast  declining  sun,  no  waning  moon ; 

But  there  the  Lamb  shall  yield  perpetual  light, 
'Mid  pastures  green  and  waters  ever  bright. 

974  S.  M.  352 

Dwelling  with  God. 

1  "  Forever  with  the  Lord !" 

Amen  !  so  let  it  be ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, — 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him,  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, — 

Home  of  my  soul, — how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  "Forever  with  the  Lord  !" 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfil. 
525 


HEAVEN. 

975  7s  &  6s. 

Jerusalem  the  Golden. 

1  Jerusalem  the  golden, 

With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  oppress'd : 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there : 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

Conjubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng : 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene ; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  deck'd  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David, 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquer'd  in  the  fight, 
Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

976  8s  &  6s. 

Rest  in  Heaven. 

1  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 

'Tis  found  alone  in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sins  and  sorrows  driven, 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear, — 'tis  heaven. 


HEAVEN. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearless  eve, 

The  heart  no  longer  riven, 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
Sees  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; 
Beyond  the  dark  and  narrow  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 


977  S.  M.  Double.  343 

A  Mansion  not  built  with  Hands. 

1  I  have  a  home  above, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
A  mansion  which  eternal  love 

Designed  and  formed  for  me. 
My  Father's  gracious  hand 

Has  built  this  sweet  abode  ; 
From  everlasting  it  was  planned 

My  dwelling-place  with  God. 

2  My  Saviour's  precious  blood 

Has  made  my  title  sure ; 
He  pass'd  through  death's  dark  raging  flood 

To  make  my  rest  secure. 
The  Comforter  is  come, 

The  earnest  has  been  given; 
He  leads  me  onward  to  the  home 

Reserved  for  me  in  heaven. 

3  Loved  ones  are  gone  before, 

Whose  pilgrim  days  are  done; 
I  soon  shall  greet  them  on  that  shore 

Where  partings  are  unknown. 
But  more  than  all,  I  long 

His  glories  to  behold, 
Whose  smile  i\\\<  all  that  radiant  throng 

With  ecstacy  untold. 
627 


HEAVEN. 

978  Gs  &  4s.  340 

Mi]  Home  is  in  Heaven. 

1  I'm  but  a  stranger  here, 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand  ; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, — 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  though  the  tempest  rage, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage; 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
Time's  cold  and  wint'ry  blast 
Soon  will  be  overpast ; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, — 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  There,  at  my  Saviour's  side, — 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
I  shall  be  glorified, — 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
There  are  the  good  and  blest, 
Those  I  loved  most  and  best, 
And  there  I,  too,  shall  rest ; 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

979  C.  M.  331 

The  Heavenly  Mansion. 

1  There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

Eternal,  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 


HEAVEN. 

3  'Tis  lie,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven, 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 

But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 

We're  absent  for  the  Lord. 

5  ?Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 


980  L.  M.  6l.  353 

Beautiful  Zlon, 

1  Beautiful  Zion,  built  above, 
Beautiful  city,  that  I  love, 
Beautiful  gates  oi*  pearly  white, 
Beautiful  temple, — God  its  light, — 
He  who  was  slain  on  Calvary 
Opens  those  pearly  gates  to  me. 

2  Beautiful  heaven,  where  all  is  light, 
Beautiful  angels,  clothed  in  white, 
Beautiful  strains  that  never  tire, 
Beautiful  harps  through  all  the  choir, — 
There  shall  I  join  the  chorus  sweet, 
Worshiping  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

3  Beautiful  throne  for  Christ  our  King, 
Beautiful  songs  the  angels  sing, 
Beautiful  rest,  all  wanderings  cease, 
Beautiful  home  of  perfect  peace, — 
There  shall  my  eyes  the  Saviour  see: 
Haste  to  this  heavenly  home  with  me. 

2u  529 


HEAVEN. 

981  L.  M.  337 

Going  Home  to  Heaven. 

1  My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair ; 
Nor  pain  nor  death  can  enter  there : 
Its  glittering  towers  the  sun  outshine ; 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 

2  My  Father's  house  is  built  on  high, 
Far,  far  above  the  starry  sky ; 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 

3  Let  others  seek  a  home  below, 

"Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  o'erflow; 

Be  mine  the  happier  lot  to  own 

A  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne. 

982  C.  M.  333 


♦ 


The  New  Jerusalem. 

1  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace,  in  thee  ? 

2  Oh,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
"Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  ; 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  "Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
"When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 
530 


HEAVEN. 

083  S.  M.  325 

Aspiration*  for  Heaven. 

1  Fae  from  my  heavenly  home, 

Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  Blest  Saviour,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee; 
My  heart,  O  Zion,  droops  and  yearns, 
When  I  remember  thee. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  press, 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode. 

4  God  of  my  life,  be  near ; 

On  thee  my  hopes  I  east; 
Oh,  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last ! 

98  ±  7s  &  Gs.  350 

Longing  to  be  clothed  upon. 

1  On!  for  the  robes  of  whiteness; 

Oh  !  for  the  tearless  eyes  ; 
Oh  !  for  the  glorious  brightness 
Of  the  unclouded  skies. 

2  Oh  !  for  the  "  no  more  weeping" 

Within  the  land  of  love, — 
The  endless  joy  of  keeping 
The  bridal  feast  above. 

3  Oh  !  for  the  hour  of  seeing 

My  Saviour  face  to  face, — 
The  joy  of  ever  being 

J n  that  sweet  meeting-place. 

4  Jesus,  thou  King  of  glory, 

I  booh  shall  dwell  with  thee, 
And  sing  the  wondrous  <tory 
Of  all  thy  love  to  me. 
531 


HEAVEN. 

985  9s,  4s  &  6s.  347 

Love,  Best,  and  Home. 

1  Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping 

I  shall  be  soon  ; 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 
I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home, — sweet,  sweet  home ! 
Oh,  how  sweet  it  will  be  there  to  meet 
The  dear  loved  ones  at  home. 

2  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading 

I  shall  be  soon  ; 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading, 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 

3  Beyond  the  rising  and  the  setting 

I  shall  be  soon  ; 
Beyond  the  calming  and  the  fretting, 
Beyond  remembering  and  forgetting, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 

4  Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting 

I  shall  be  soon  ; 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting, 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever  beating, 
I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 

986  C.  M.  331 

Heaven  in  Prospect. 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  river^  of  delight. 

5o2 


HEAVEN. 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No. chilling  winds  nor  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

"Would  here  no  longer  stay ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  should  round  me  roll, 
I'd  fearless  launch  away. 

987  S.  M.  345 

The  Pilgrim's  Song. 

1  A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest, 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

2  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

3  A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 

Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way, 
And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 
Th'  eternal  Sabbath-day. 

4  'Tis  but  a  little  while, 

AikI  lie  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 
'fiat  we  with  him  may  reign. 
2ua  533 


PRAYER  FOE  CHRIST'S  COMING. 

988  C.  M.  333 

The  Hope  of  Heaven. 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ! 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


PKAYER  FOR   CHRIST'S  COMING. 

989  7s.  341 

Report  of  the  Watchman. 

1  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller  !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star. 

2  Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell? 
Traveller!  yes;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

3  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller  !  blessedness  and  light, 
Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
534 


PKAYEK  FOR  CHRIST'S  COMING. 

4  Watchman  !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller!  ages  are  its  own  ; 
See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

5  Watchman !  tell  as  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller !  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 

6  Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller  !  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

990  7s  &  6s.  342 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings ; 

Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place; 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove, 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source: 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  ; 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  our  sorrows  lefl  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 


PRAYER  FOR  CHRIST'S  COMING. 

991  7s.  313 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  promised  Hour. 

1  See  the  ransomed  millions  stand, 
Palms  of  conquest  in  their  hand ; 
This  before  the  throne  their  strain, 

"  Hell  is  vanquished,  death  is  slain  ! 

2  "  Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 

Are  the  Conqueror's  native  right ; 
Thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall, — 
Lamb  of  God,  and  Lord  of  all !" 

3  Hasten,  Lord,  the  promised  hour  ; 
Come  in  glory  and  in  power ; 
Still  thy  ibes  are  unsubdued ; 
Nature  sighs  to  be  renewed. 

4  Time  has  nearly  reached  its  sum  ; 

All  things,  with  the  bride,  say  "  Come." 
Jesus,  whom  all  worlds  adore, 
Come,  and  reign  forevermore. 

992  L.  M.  337 

Christ  the  Redeemer  and  Judge. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 

The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 

And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 

To  Jesus,  our  eternal  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 
Let  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

3  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 
Now  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

4  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  wre  rejoice  to  sec  the  day ; 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fall, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 
530 


PRAYER  FOR  CHRIST'S  COMING. 

993  7s  &  6s.  321 

Watch. 

1  Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers, 

And  let  your  lights  appear; 
The  shades  of  eve  are  thickening, 
And  darker  night  is  near. 

2  The  Bridegroom  is  advancing ; 

Each  hour  he  draws  more  nigh ; 
Up  !  watch  and  pray,  nor  slumber  ; 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

3  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear. 
Arise,  thou  Sun  so  looked  for, 
O'er  this  benighted  sphere. 

4  With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  our  redemption, 
And  ever  be  with  thee. 

994  S.  M.  324 

The  Watchful  Servant. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  wait ; 
With  joy  obey  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watch  before  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  j 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch  ! — 'tis  your  Lord's  command ; 

And  while  we  speak  he's  near: 
Mark  every  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  Oh,  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

537 


PEAYEE  FOE  CHEIST'S  COMING. 

995  C.  M.  329 

Come,  Lord  Jesus. 

1  Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart, 

Star  of  the  coming  day, 
Arise,  and,  with  thy  morning  beams, 
Chase  all  our  griefs  away. 

2  Come,  blessed  Lord,  bid  every  shore 

And  answering  island  sing 
The  praises  of  thy  royal  name, 
And  own  thee  as  their  King. 

3  Bid  the  whole  earth,  responsive  now 

To  the  bright  world  above, 
Break  forth  in  rapturous  strains  of  joy, 
In  memory  of  thy  love. 

4  Lord,  Lord,  thy  fair  creation  groans, — 

The  earth,  the  air,  the  sea, — 
In  unison  with  all  our  hearts, 
And  calls  aloud  for  thee. 

996  C.  M.  328 

Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men. 

1      Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  fled  the  rolling  skies. 


■& 


2  "  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blest  abode — 
His  saints  the  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  their  faithful  God. 

3  "His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye, 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself,  shall  die." 

4  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  oh,  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

538 


PRAYER  FOR  CHRIST'S  COMING. 

997  7s.  316 

Come,  Lord  Jesus. 

1  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come ; 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom ; 
Hear  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride ; 
Come,  and  take  us  to  thy  side. 

2  Thou  wlio  hast  our  place  prepared, 
Make  us  meet  for  our  reward ; 
Then  with  all  thy  saints  descend ; 
Then  our  earthly  trials  end. 

3  Mindful  of  thy  chosen  race, 
Shorten  these  vindictive  days ; 
Hear  us  now,  and  save  thine  own, 
Who  for  full  redemption  groan. 

4  Take  to  thee  thy  royal  power ; 
Reign,  when  sin  shall  be  no  more ; 
Reign,  when  death  no  more  shall  be ; 
Reign  to  all  eternity ! 

998  S.  M.  345 

Long ing  for  Ch rist. 

1  Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not ; 

Bring  the  long-looked-for  day ; 
Oh,  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ages  of  delay  ? 

2  We  long  to  hear  thy  voice, 

To  see  thee  face  to  face, 
To  share  thy  crown  and  glory  then, 
As  now  we  share  thy  grace. 

3  Come,  and  make  all  things  new; 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth  ; 
Restore  our  faded  paradise — 
Creation's  second  birth. 

4  Come,  and  begin  thy  reign 

Of  everlasting  peace ; 
Conic,  take  the  kingdom  to  thyself, 
Greal  Kins  of  righteousness. 


PRAYER  FOR  CHRIST'S  COMING. 

999  7s.  6l.  351 

Till  he  come. 

1  "  Till  he  come,"  oh,  let  the  words 

Linger  on  the  trembling  chords ; 
Let  the  little  while  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen  ; 
Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 
Lie  beyond  that  "  Till  he  come." 

2  Clouds  and  conflicts  round  us  press ; 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less  ? 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross, 

All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss; 
Death  and  darkness  and  the  tomb. 
Only  whisper,  "  Till  he  come." 

3  See,  the  feast  of  love  is  spread : 
Drink  the  wine,  and  break  the  bread: 
Sweet  memorials, — till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  his  heavenly  board ; 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some : 
Severed  only  "  Till  he  come." 

1000  L.  M.  312 

Praise  unceasing. 

1  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
From  all  above  and  all  below, 
Let  joyful  praise  unceasing  flow. 

Amen. 

540 


DOXOLOGIES. 


D0X0L0GIES. 

1  L.  M.  90,  105,  2G7,  322 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven ! 

2  L.  M.  48 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow! 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ! 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  L.  M.  16 

All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  thee ; 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore, 
Forever  and  for  evermore. 

4  L.  M.  51 

All  praise  and  glory  be  to  thee 
Whose  love  hath  set  thy  people  free ; 
Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

5  L.  M.  53,  219 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Unceasing  praise  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  all  eternity. 

G  L.  M.  70,  2G7 

To  God  the  Father  let  us  sing; 
To  God  the  Son,  and  risen  King; 
And  equally  with  them  adore 
The  Spirit, — God  for  evermore. 

2v  541 


DOXOLOGIES. 

7  L.  M.  76,  261 
O  Lord,  the  Lord  of  lords,  to  thee 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  be ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore, 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

8  L.  M.  87,  335 
To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was  of  old, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

9  L.  M.  88,  291 

O  holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Thy  grace  devoutly  we  implore, 
Thy  name  be  praised  for  evermore. 

10  L.  M.  89 

Glory  to  thee,  O  God,  most  high  ! 
Father,  we  praise  thy  majesty  ! 
The  Son,  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
One  Godhead,  blest  for  evermore ! 

11  L.  M.  101,  269 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Be  glory  from  the  angel  host, 
And  all  mankind  for  evermore. 

12  C.  M.      68, 141, 165,  218,  248,  297,  332 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

13  C.  M.  82, 84 

Let  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 
542 


DOXOLOGIES. 

14:  C.  M.  22,  67 

O  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  (J host, 
To  thee  be  praise,  great  Three  in  One, 
From  thy  created  host. 

15  C.  M.  55,  156 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee,         m 
A\  nile  endless  ages  run. 

16  C.  M.  63,  142 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 

Immortal  glory  be, 
Who  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  still, 

To  all  eternity. 

17  S.  M.  78,  270 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 

And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

18  S.  M.  27 

Praise  Christ,  the  only  Son ! 

Praise  to  the  Father  give ! 
Praise  to  the  Spirit !  One  alone, 

In  whom  alone  we  live. 

19  S.  M.  139 

The  Father  and  the  Son 

And  Spirit  we  adore ; 
"We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  thee, 

Both  now  and  evermore. 

20  S.  M.  179 

Praise  to  the  Saviour  Son 

Who  came  to  Beet  the  lost ; 
And  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 

And  to  the  Hnlv  Ghost. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

21  S.  M.  284 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit  glory  be, 
Now  whilst  the  years  of  time  shall  run, 

And  through  eternity. 

22  S.  M.  325 

J^ord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son, 

To  thee  all  glory  be, 
With  Father,  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Through  all  eternity. 

23  7s.  109,  212,  295 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  Oue, 
Praise  and  glory  be  to  thee 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

21  7s.  97,  140 

Hymxs  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  thee  we  raise ; 
Risen  Son,  all  praise  to  thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be. 

25  7s.  316 

Sing  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

26  7s.  344 


Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glorv  through  eternal  flays. 
544 


DOXOLOGIES. 

27  7s.  6l.  136 

Praibe  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  age-  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

28  7s.  Gl.  351 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  infinite, 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit,  and  the  Word ; 
A-  it  was  all  worlds  before, 
Is,  and  shall  be  evermore. 


29  7s  &  Gs. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host 

To  praise  thee  evermore  : 
Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

All  glory  be  to  thee  ! 

30  7s&6s.        11,  172,  223,  321 

To  thee  be  praise  forever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings  ! 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings  ; 
We'll  celebrate  thy  glory 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

2v2  545 


DOXOLOGIES. 

31  ios. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addressed  ; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  his  name  adore, 
And  spread  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no  more ! 

32  8s  &  7s.  201,  260 

Praise  the  God  of  all  creation  ; 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, — 

Priest  and  King,  enthroned  above. 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, — 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 

33  8s  &  7s.  110 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven ; 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

34:  8s  &~7s.  6l.  260 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father, 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One  : 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 

35  8s,  7s,  &  4.  266,  306 

Great  Jehovah,  Ave  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 
546 


DOXOLOGIES. 

36  c.  p.  m. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below  ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath. 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 

From  whom  all  comforts  How. 


37  L.  P.  M. 

Now  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 


Q 


8  H.  M. 


To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blest, 

Eternal  Three  in  One 
All  worship  be  addrest ; 


As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 


And  shall  be  SO 
For  evermore. 


39  II.  M.  21 

To  God,  the  Father's  throne 

Your  highest  honors  raise; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 

To  God  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
With  all  our  powers,  Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 
547 


DOXOLOGIES. 

40  5s  &  6s. 

By  angels  in  heaven 

Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth 

All  praise  be  addressed 
To  God  in  Three  persons, — 

One  God  ever  blest ; 
As  hath  been,  and  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 

41  6s  &  4s. 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given  ! 
Crown  him  in  every  song ; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong  • 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong 

On  earth,  in  heaven  ! 

42  10s  &  lis.  13 

Give  glory  to  God,  ye  children  of  men, 

And  publish  abroad,  again  and  again, 

The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free  grace, 

The  gift  of  the  Spirit,  to  Adam's  lost  race. 

43  lis. 

O  Father,  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blest, 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given  ! 

543 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING, 

AND  OTHER  SELECTIONS.* 

1  Gloria  in  Excehis.  359 

1.  Glory  be  to  |  God  on  |  high,  ||  and  on  earth  |  peace, 

good-  |  will  towards  |  men. 

2.  "We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  |  worship  |  thee,  ||  we 

glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  |  thee  for  |  thy  great 
I  glory- 

3.  O  Lord  God,  |  heavenly  |  King,  ||  God  the  |  Father  | 

Al-  |  mighty ; 

4.  O  Lord,   the   only-begotten    Son  |  Jesus  |  Christ ;  ||  O 

Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  |  Son —  |  of  the  |  Father : 

5.  That  takest  away  the  |  sins  *  ■  of  the  |  world,  ||  have 

mercy  up-  |  on —  |  us. 

6.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  |  sins  '  '  of  the  |  world,  || 

have  mercy  up-  |  on —  |  as. 

7.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  |  sins  ■  *  of  the  |  world,  || 

re-  |  ceive  our  |  prayer. 

8.  Thou    that  sittest   at  the  right   hand  of  I   God  the  I 


<- 


Father,  ||  have  mercy  up-  |  on —  |  us. 

9.  For  thou  |  only  *  '  art  |  holy ;  ||  thou  |  only  |  art  the  | 
Lord. 

10.  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  |  Holy  |  Gjiost,  ||  art 
most  high  in  the  |  glory  *  *  of  |  God  the  |  Father.  | 
A-  |  men. 

*  Figures  to  the  right  indicate  the  page  of  Baptist  Hymn  and  Time 
Book  where  each  selection  will  be  found. 

54'J 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHA.NTINGK 

£  Te  Deum  Laudamus.  360 

1.  We  praise  thee,  O  God ;  we  acknowledge  thee  to  |  be 

the  |  Lord.  || 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  |  Father  |  ever-  | 
lasting. 

2.  To  thee  all  angels  |  cry  a-  |  loud ;  ||  the  heavens,  and  | 

all  the  |  powers  there-  |  in. 

3.  To  thee,  cherubim  and  |  sera-  |  phim  ||  con-  |  tinu-  | 

ally  do  |  cry, 

4.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  |  Saba-  |  oth ;  ||  heaven 

and    earth    are    full    of    the    majesty  |  of   thy  | 
glo |  ry. 

5.  Solo.  The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  |  praise  | 

thee.  || 

6.  Solo.  The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets  |  praise  | 

thee.  || 

7.  Solo.  The  noble  army  of  martyrs  |  praise  (  thee.  || 

8.  Chorus.  The  holy  church,  throughout  all   the   world, 

doth  ac-  |  knowledge  |  thee :  || 

Full    chorus.    The    Father,    of    an  |  infinite  |  ma-  | 

jes-  |  ty;  || 
Thine  adorable,  true,  and  |  only  |  Son ;  || 
Also  the  Holy  |  Ghost,  the  |  Comfort-  |  er. 

9.  Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  |  O—  |  Christ.  || 
Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  |  of  the  |  Fa |  ther. 

10.  When  thou   tookest  upon  thee   to   de-  |  liver  |  man,  || 

thou   didst   humble   thyself    to   be   born  |  of   a  | 
vir |  gin. 

11.  When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  |  sharpness  of  |  death,  || 

thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to — all  be-  | 
liev |  ers. 

12.  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  |  hand  of  |  God,  ||  in  the  glory 

|  of  the  |  Fa ]  ther. 

550 


SELECTIONS  FOB  CHANTING 

13.  We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  |  be  our  |  Judge.  || 
We  therefore  prav  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  thou 

hast  redeemed  |  with  thy  |  precious  |  blood. 

14.  Make  them  to  be  numbered  |  with  thy  |  saints,  ||  in  | 

glory  |  ever-  |  lasting. 

15.  O    Lord,    save   thy   people,   and    bless    thine   lieri-  | 

tage.  || 
Govern  them,  and  lift  them  |  up  for-  |  ev |  er. 


16.  Day  by  day  we  |  magnify  |  thee;  || 

And   we  worship   thy  name  |  ever,  |  world   without  | 
end. 

17.  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  with-  |  out — 

I  sm-  II 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  |  mercy  up-  |  on — 

|US. 

18.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  |  in — 

|  thee.  || 
O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I   trusted;   let  me  |  never  |  be 
con-  |  founded. 

3  "Blest  is  the  hour."  361 

1.  Blest  is  the  hour  when  cares  depart, 
And  earthly  |  scenes  are  |  far, —  || 
When  tears  of  woe  forget  to  start, 

And  gently  dawns  upon  the  heart  Devotion's  |  holy  | 

star. 

2.  Blest  is  the  place  where  angels  bend 
To  hear  our  |  worship  |  rise, 

Where  kindred  thoughts  their  musings  blend, 

And  all  the  soul's  affections  tend  Beyond  the  |  veiling 

|  skies. 

3.  Blest  are  the  hallowed  vows  that  bind 
Man  to  his  |  work  of  |  love, —  || 
Bind  him  to  cheer  the  humble  mind, 

Console  the  weeping,   lead  the  blind,  And  guide  to  | 
joys  a-  |  bove. 

551 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

4.  Sweet  shall  the  song  of  glory  swell, 
Spirit  di-  |  vine,  to  |  thee,  || 
"When  they  whose  work  is  finished  well 
In  thy  own  courts  of  rest  shall  dwell,  |  Blest  *  '  through 
e-  I  ternity.  II  A-  I  men. 


tc  Jubilate.  362 

1.  Oh,  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  |  all  ye  |  lands;  ||  serve  the 

Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  |  presence 
|  with  a  |  song. 

2.  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  |  he  is  |  God;  ||  it  is  he  that 

hath  made  us,  and   not  we  ourselves ;    we  are  his 
people,  |  and  the  |  sheep  *  '  of  his  |  pasture. 

3.  Oh,  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 

into   his  |  courts  with  |  praise;   ||  be  thankful  unto 
him,  and  |  speak  good  |  of  his  |  name. 

4.  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  |  ever-  |  lasting, 

||  and  his  truth  endureth  from  gene-  |  ration  to  | 
gene-  |  ration. 

5.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  |  and  to  the  |  Son,  ||  and  |  to 

the  |  Holy  |  Ghost, 

6.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall 

be,  ||  world  with-  |  out  end.  |  A-  j  men. 

0  Psalm  Ixvii.  o63 

Solo.  1.  God  be  merciful  unto  |  us,  and  |  bless  us;  || 
Chorus — and  cause  his  face  to  |  shine  up-  |  on  us. 

Solo.  2.  That  thy  way  may  be  known  up-  |  on —  |  earth,  || 
Chorus — thy  saving  health  a-  |  mong  all  nations. 

Solo.  3.  Let  the  people  praise  |  thee,  O  |  God ;  ||  Chorus — 
let  all  the  people  |  praise —  |  thee. 

Solo.  4.  Oh,  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  |  sing  for  |  joy ;  || 
Chorus — for  thou  shalt  judge  the  people  right- 
eously; and  govern  the  nations  up-  |  on —  |  earth. 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

Solo.  5.  Let  the  people  praise  |  thee,  O  |  God;  ||  Chorus — 
let  all  the  people  |  praise —  |  thee. 

Solo.  6.  Then  shall  the  earth  |  yield  her  |  increase;  || 
Chorus — and  God,  even  our  own  |  God,  shall  || 
bless  us. 

Solo.  7.  God  shall  |  bless —  |  us ;  ||  Chorus — and  all  the 
ends  of  the  |  earth  shall  |  fear  him.  ||  A-  |  men. 

U  Psalm  xxiii.  363 

"I.  The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  :  I  |  shall  not  |  want. 

2.  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures ;  he  lead- 

eth  me  beside  the  still  |  wa |  ters. 

3.  He  restoreth  my  soul ;  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 

righteousness  for  his  |  name's —  |  sake. 

4.  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 

of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me; 
thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  |  comfort  |  me. 

5.  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me   in  the  presence  of 

mine  enemies,  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;   my 
cup  *  *  runneth  |  over. 

6.  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days 

of  my  life;    and  I  will   dwell    in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  for-  |  ev |  er.  ||  A-  |  men. 

7  Revelation  iv.  8,  11  ;  v.  12,  13.  112,  3G4 

1.  Holy,  holy,  holy  |  Lord  ■  ■  God  Al-  |  mighty,  || 
Which  was,  and  |  is,  and  |  is  to  |  come. 

2.  Thou    art   worthy,   O    Lord,    to   receive    glory,    and   | 

honor,  •  *  and  |  power;  || 
For  thou  hast  created  all  things, 
And  for  thy  pleasure  they  |  arc  and  |  were  ere-  |  ated. 

3.  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  |  that  was  |  slain,  || 
To  receive  power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom, 

And   strength,  and  |  honor,  ■   ■  and  |  glory,  •  •  and  | 
blessing. 

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4.  Blessing,  and  honor,  and  |  glory,  ■  *  and  |  power,  || 
Be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne, 
And  unto  the  |  Lamb,    for-  |  ever  •   *  and  |  ever.  || 
A-  |  men. 
o 
^  Psalm  cxxxvi.  112,  364 

Solo.     1.  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     2.  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     3.  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     4.  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     5.  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     6.  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 
waters : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     7.  To  him  that  made  great  lights  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     8.  The  sun  to  rule  by  day ;  the  moon  and  stars  to 
rule  by  night : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     9.  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  first-born  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     10.  And  brought  out  Israel  from  anions:  thorn  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     11.  Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate: 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     12.  And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies: 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     13.  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.     14.  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever.     Amen. 

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9  Psalm  cxix.  2ry2,  3C5 

1.  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  mi-  |  to 

my  |  path  ;  I! 
The  entrance  of  thy  word  giveth  light ;  it  giveth  under- 
|  standing  '  *  an-  |  to  the  |  simple. 

2.  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes;  I  will  not  for-  | 

get  thy  |  word,  || 
So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually,  for-  |  ever  and  | 
ev |  er. 

3.  The  law  of  the  Lord   is  perfect,  con-  |  verting  the  j 

soul ;  || 
The  statutes  of  the  Lord  arc  |  right,  re--|  joicing  the — 
|  heart. 

4.  Oh    that    my    ways    were    directed    to   |   keep    thy   | 

statutes !  || 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,. and  write  thy  |  law  up-  |  on 
my  |  heart. 

10  Psalm  cv— tenant's  Version.  252,  365 

1.  Give  thanks  to  Jehovah  ;  call   up-  |  on  his  |  name,  || 

make  known  his  |  (he(\<  a-  |  mong  the  j  peoples. 

2.  Sing  to  him,  sing  |  praise  to  |  him;  ||  talk  of  |  all  his  | 

wondrous  |  work-. 

3.  Glory  in  his  |  holy  |  name;      let  the  heart  of  them  that 

|  seek  Je-  |  hovah  *  ■  re-  |  joiee. 

4.  Seek  after  Jehovah   |   and   his  |  strength;  ||  seek  his  | 

face,  seek  his  |  face  ever-  |  more. 

Coda.— Hallelujah ! 

11  Psalm  exxx.  366 

1.  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  |  thee,  O  |  Lord. 

2.  Lord,  hear  my  voice;  let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the 

|  voice  of*  *  my  |  suppli-  |  cations. 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

3.  If  thou,  Lord,  shouldst  mark  iniquities,  O  Lord,  |  who 
shall  I  stand. 


4.  But   there  is    forgiveness   with   thee,   that  |  thou —  | 

may  est  *  *  be  |  feared. 

5.  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  ray  soul  doth  wait,  and  in  his  | 

word  *  '  do  I  |  hope. 

6.  My  soul   waiteth   for  the  Lord   more  than   they  that 

watch,  for  the  morning,  I  say,  |  more  than  *  '  they 
that  |  watch,  *  •  for  the  |  morning. 

7.  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord;  for  with  the  Lord  there 

is    mercy,    and    with    him    is   |  plenteous  *   *   re-  | 
demption. 

8.  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  |  all —  |  his  in-  | 

iquities. 

\.Ld  Psalm  xxix. —  Conaiifs  Version.  066 

1.  Give  to  Jehovah,  ye  |  suns  of  |  God,  ||  give  to  Je-  | 

hovah  |  glory  and  |  strength. 

2.  Give  to  Jehovah  the  glory  |  of  his  |  name;  ||  worship 

Jehovah  in  the  |  beauty  of  |  holi-  |  ness. 

3.  The  voice  of  Jehovah  is  on  the  waters ;  the  God  of  | 

glory  |  thunders.  ||     Jehovah  is —  |  on  the  great  -  - 
|  waters. 

4.  The  voice  of  Je-  |  hovah  is  |  mighty ;   ||  the  voice  of 

Jehovah  is  |  full  of  |  majes-  |  ty. 

5.  The  voice  of  Jehovah  |  breaks  the  |  cedars ;  ||  and  Je- 

hovah |  breaks  the  |  cedars  *  *  of  |  Lebanon. 

6.  The  voice  of  Jehovah  |  shakes  the  |  wilderness ;  ||  Je- 

hovah shakes  the  |  wilder-  |  ness  of  |  Kadesh. 

7.  Jehovah  sat  in  judgment  |  at  the  |  flood  ;  ||  and  Jehovah 

|  sits  •  •  a  |  king  ■  *  for-  |  ever. 

8.  Jehovah  will  give  strength  |  to  his  |  people;  ||  Jehovah 

will  |  bless  his  |  people  with  |  peace. 

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l_0  Psalm  x.viv. —  CounnCs  Version.  367 

1.  The  earth  is  Jehovah's,  and  the  |  fullness  *  ■  there-  | 

of;  ||  the  world  and  |  they  that  |  dwell  there-  |  in. 

2.  For  he  founded  it  up-  |  on  the  |  seas,  ||  and  established 

|  it  up-  |  on  the  |  floods. 

3.  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  |  mount  *  ■  of  Je-  |  hovah,  |j 

and  who  shall  stand  |  in  his  |  holy  |  place? 

4.  He  that  has  clean  hands,  and  a  |  pure  -  -  |  heart;  ||  who 

has  not  lifted  up  his  soul  to  vanity,  and  |  has  not  | 
sworn  de-  |  ceitfully. 

5.  He  shall  receive  a  blessing  |  from  Je-  |  hovah,  ||  and 

righteousness  from  the  |  God  of  |  his  sal-  |  vat  ion. 

6.  This  is  the  generation  of  |  them  that  |  seek  him,  ||  that 

seek  thy  |  face,  -  -  |  even  |  Jacob. 

7.  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates,  and  lift  yourselves  up,  ye 

ever-  |  lasting  |  doors,  ||  that  the  King  of  |  glory  | 
may  come  |  in. 

8.  AVho  is  tin's,  the  |  King  of  |  glory?  ||  Jehovah,  strong 

and  mighty;   Je-  |  ho-vah,    |  mighty  •  •  in  |  battle. 

9.  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates,  and   lift  up,  ye  ever-  | 

lasting  |  doors,  ||  that  the   King  of  |  glory   |   may 
come  |  in. 

10.    \Vho  then  is  he,  the  |  King  of — glory?  ||  Jehovah  of 
hosts;  he  |  is  the  |  King  of  |  glory. 

14:  Psalm  cxxi. —  Conant'a  Version.  367 

1.  I  wilt,  lift  my  eves  unto  the  mountains;  From  whence 

shall    |    my  help   |   come?  My   help    is    from   Je- 

hovah, who  made  |  heaven  and  |  earth. 

2.  Let   him   not   suffer  thy  foot  to  waver;    He   thai    keeps 

thee,    |    let  him    not    |   slumber.   ||      Behold    he    will 
not  slumber,  and   will   not  sleep,  that   |    keeps  '   '    | 
Israel. 
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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

3.  Jehovah  is  thy  keeper ;  Jehovah  is  thy  shade  on  |  thy 

right  |  hand.  ||  By  day  the  sun  shall  not  smite  thee, 
nor  the  |  moon  by  |  night. 

4.  Jehovah  will  keep  thee  from  all  evil ;  He  will  |  keep 

thy  |  soul.  ||  Jehovah  will  keep  thy  going  out  and 
thy  coming  in,  henceforth  and  for-  |  ev-er-  |  more. 

10  Psalm  xlvl.  368 

1.  God  is  our  |  refuge  and  |  strength,  ||  a  very  present  | 

help  in  |  trouble.  ||     Therefore   will   not   we   fear, 
though  the  |  earth  •  *  be  re-  |  moved,  ||  and  though 
the  mountains  be  carried  in-  |  to  the  |  midst  of  the 
|  sea; 

2.  Though  the  waters  thereof  |  roar  and  be  |  troubled,  || 

though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  j  swelling  ■  * 
there-  |  of.  ||  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof 
shall  make  glad  the  |  city  of  |  God,  |  the  holy  place 
of  the  tabernacles  |  of  the  |  Most —  |  High. 

3.  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  |  not  be  |  moved  ; 

||  God  shall  help  her,  and  |  that  right  |  early.  ||    The 
Lord  of  |  hosts  is  |  with  us;  ||  the  God  of  |  Jacob  | 
is  our  |  refuge. 

4.  Be  still,  and  know  that  |  I   am  |  God :   ||  I  will  be 

exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  |  in 
the  |  earth.  ||  The  Lord  of  |  hosts  is  |  with  us;  || 
the  God  of  |  Jacob  |  is  our  |  refuge. 


16  The  Lord's  Prayer.  259,  368 

1.  Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven;  ||  hallowed  |  be  thy  | 

name :  || 
Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  will  be  done  on  |  earth  *  *  as  it 
|  is  in  |  heaven. 

2.  Give  us  this  |  day  our —  |  daily  |  bread ;  || 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that 
|  trespass  *  *  a-  |  gainst —  |  us. 

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3.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de-  |  liver  |  us 
from  |  evil ;  || 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.  II     A —  I  —  I  men. 


17 


Prayer  of  Habakkuk.  369 

Habakkuk,  chap.  iii. 


1.  O  Lord,  I  have   heard  thy  |  speech  and  —  was  a-  | 

fraid  ;  O  |  Lord,  ||  revive  thy  work  in  the  midst 
of  the  years, — in  the  midst  of  the  |  years  make — 
known  ;  in  |  wrath  re — member  |  mercy.  ||  God 
|  came  from  |  Teman,  ||  and  the  Holy  One 
from  mount  |  Paran.  |  His  glory  covered  the 
heavens,  and  the  |  earth  was  full  of  his  |  praise.  || 
And  his  brightness  was  |  as  the  |  light ;  ||  he 
had  horns  coming  out  of  his  hand;  and  there 
was  the  |  hiding  of  his  |  power.  [)  Before  him 
went  the  pestilence,  and  burning  |  coals  went 
forth  at  his  |  feet.  ||  He  stood  and  |  measured 
the  |  earth:  ||  He  beheld,  and  drove  a-  |  sunder 
the  |  nations;  ||  and  the  everlasting  |  mountains 
were  |  scattered,  ||  the  perpetual  hills  did  |  bow; 
his  |  ways  are  |  ev-er-  |  lasting.  || 

2.  I  saw  the  tents  of  |  Cn — shan  |  in  af-  |  fliction,  ||  and 

the  curtains  of  the  |  land  of  |  Midian — did  | 
tremble.  ||  Was  the  Lord  displeased  a-  |  gainst 
the  |  rivers?  |  Was  thine  anger  against  the 
rivers?  |  was  thy  wrath  against  the  sea,  |  that 
thou  didst  ride  upon  thine  horses,  and  thy  | 
chariots  of  sal--  |  vation  ?  ||  The  bow  was  made 
""quite  naked,  according  to  the  oaths  of  the  tribes, 
|  even  thy  |  word.  \\  Thou  didst  cleave  the 
earth  with  rivers.  The  |  mountains  saw  thee, 
and  they  |  trembled  :  ||  the  overflowing  of  the 
waters  passed  by;  the  deep  uttered  its  voice,  and 
lifted  |  up  its  hands  on  |  high.  ||  The  sun  and 
moon  stood  still  in  their  habitation  :  at  the  light 
of  thine  |  arrows  they  |  went,  ||  and  at  the  shining 
of  thy  |  glittering  j  spear.  ||  Thou  didst  march 
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SELECTIONS  FOR  CII  ANTING. 

through  the  |  land  in  indig-  |  nation,  ||  thou  didst 
|  thresh  the  |  heathen  |  in  •  *  |  anger.  || 

3.  Thou  wentest  forth  for  the  salvation  of  thy  people, — 
even  for  sal-  |  vation  —  of  |  thine  a-  |  nointed ;  || 
Thou  woundedst  the  head  out  of  the  house  of  the 
wicked,  by  dis-  |  covering  —  the  foun-  |  dation 
un — to  the  |  neck.  ||  Thou  didst  strike  through 
with  staves  the  head  of  the  villages;  they  came 
out  as  a  |  whirlwind — to  |  scatter  me;  ||  Their  re- 
joicing was  to  devour  the  poor  |  secretly.  |  Thou 
didst  walk  through  the  sea  with  thine  |  horses, 
through  the  heap  of  great  |  waters.  ||  When  I 
heard  I  trembled;  my  lips  quivered  at  the  voice: 
rottenness  entered  into  my  bones,  and  I  |  trem- 
bled in  my-  |  self,  ||  that  I  might  rest  in  the  day 
of  trouble;  when  he  cometh  up  unto  the  people, 
he  will  in — vade  them  with  his  |  troops.  ||  Al- 
though the  fig-tr^ee  shall  not  blossom,  neither  shall 

|  fruit  be  in  the  |  vines:  ||  the  labor  of  the  olive 
shall  fail,  and  the  fields  shall  |  yield  no  |  meat;  || 
the  flock  shall  be  cut  off  from  the  fold,  and  there 
shall   be  no  |  herd  in  the  |  stalls ;  ||  yet  I  will  re- 

|  joice  in  the  |  Lord,  ||  I  will  |  joy — in  the  |  God 
of  |  my  sal-  |  vation.  ||     A-  |  men. 


lO  Sentence  and  Chant.  372 

In  unison.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God !  Behold  the 
Lamb  of  God !  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of 
the  world. 

Solo.       1.  He  is  despised  and  re-  |  jected  *  *  of  |  men ;  || 

Chorus.  2.  A  man  of  |  sorrows  *  •  and  ac-  |  quainted  •  ■ 
with  |  grief. 

Solo.       3.  And    we    hid    as    it    were    our  |   faces  |  from 
him.  |j 

Chorus.  4.  He  was  despised,  and   |   we  es-  |  tcem'd  him  | 
not. 

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Solo.       5.  Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  |  carried  ■  * 
our  |  sorrows;  || 

Chorus.  6.  Yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken  ;  |  smitten  *  *  of 
|  God  '  •  and  af-  |  flic  ted. 

Solo.       7.  But  he  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he 
was  bruised  for  |  our  in-  |  iquities ;  || 

Chorus.  8.  The  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  him, 
and  |  with  his  |  stripes  '  *  we  are  |  healed. 

Solo.       9.  All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray ;    we  have 
turned  every  one  to  |  his  own  |  way.  || 

Chorus.  10.  And  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  |  him  '  *  the  in-  | 
iquity  '  •  of  us  |  all. 

19  "  Where  shall  Bed  be  found  f  "  372 

1  Oh  !  where  shall  rest  be  found, 

Rest  for  the  |  weary  |  soul  ?  || 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  ||  either  |  pole.  || 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  |  which  we  |  sigh  ;  || 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  ||  death  to  |  die.  || 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

There  is  a  |  life  a-  |  bove,  || 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  ||  life  is  |  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  |  fleeting  |  breath  ;  || 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  "the  ||  second  |  death!"  || 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  |  death  to  |  shun,  || 
Lest  we  be  banish'd  from  thy  face, 
And  ever-  ||  more  tin-  |  done.  || 
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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

Ld\)  Autumn.  373 

1  The  leaves  around  me  falling, 

Are  preaching  |  of  decay :  || 
The  hollow  winds  are  calling,  | 

Come,  pilgrim,  |  come  away ;  || 
The  day,  in  night  declining, 

Says  I  must,  |  too,  de-  |  cline ;  || 
The  year  its  bloom  resigning, 

Its  |  lot  fore-  |  shadows  |  mine.  || 

2  The  light  my  path  surrounding, 

The  loves  to  |  which  I  cling,  || 
The  hopes  within  me  bounding,  | 

The  joys  that  |  round  me  wing, —  || 
All,  all  like  stars  at  even, 

Just  gleam  and  |  shoot  a-way,  || 
Pass  on  before  to  heaven, 

And  |  chide  at  |  my  de-  |  lay.  || 

3  The  friends  gone  there  before  me, 

Are  calling  |  from  on  high,  || 
And  happy  angels  o'er  me  | 

Tempt  sweetly  |  to  the  sky ;  || 
Why  wait,  they  say,  and  wither, 

'Mid  scenes  of  |  death  and  |  sin  ?  || 
Oh,  rise  to  glory,  hither, 

And  |  find  true  |  life  be-  |  gin.  || 

4  I  hear  the  invitation, 

And  fain  would  |  rise  and  come,  || 
A  sinner  to  salvation,  | 

An  exile  |  to  his  home ;  || 
But  while  I  here  must  linger, 

Thus,  thus  let  |  all  I  |  see  || 
Point  on,  with  faithful  finger, 

To  |  heav'n,  O  |  Lord,  and  |  thee.  || 

LiL  One  Sweetly  Solemn  Thou glit.  o73 

1  One  sweetly  |  solemn  |  thought  || 
Comes  to  me  |  o'er  and  j  o'er;  || 
I'm  nearer  my  home  to-  |  day 

Than  |  ever  I've  been  be-  |  fore.  || 
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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

2  Nearer  my  |  Father's  |  house,  || 

Where  the  many  |  mansions  |  be;  || 
Nearer  the  great  white  |  throne,  |  — 
Nearer  the  jasper  |  sea.  || 

3  Xearer  tlie  |  bound  of  |  life,  || 

Where  we  lay  our  |  burdens  |  down  ; 
Xearer  leaving  my  |  cross, —  | 
Xearer  wearing  my  |  crown.  || 

4  But  lying  |  darkly  be-  |  tween,  || 

Winding  |  down  through  the  |  night, 
Is  that  dim  and  unknown  |  stream, 
Which  |  leads  at  —  last  to  |  light.  || 

5  Father!  per-  |  feet  my  |  trust,  || 

Strengthen  my  |  feeble  |  faith  ;  || 
Let  me  feel  as  if  I  |  trod 

The  |  shore  of  the  river,  |  death.  || 

6  For  even  |  now  my  |  feet  || 

May  stand  up-  |  on  its  brink ;  || 
I  may  be  nearer  my  |  home, —  | 
Xearer  now  than  I  I  think. 


22  " Nearer  to  Thee."  374 

1  Xearer,  my  God,  to  thee,  | 

Xearer  to  |  thee !  || 
F'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  |  raiseth  |  me,  || 
Still  all  my  |  song  shall  |  be,  || 
Xearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee  !  || 

Xearer  to  |  thee.  || 

2  Though,  like  a  wanderer, 

The  |  sun  gone  |  down,  || 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  |  res<  a  |  -tone,   I 
Yet  in  my  |  dreams  IM  be  || 
Xearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee  !  || 

Xearer  to  |  thee.  || 
563 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

3  There  let  my  way  appear, 

Steps  unto  |  heaven,  || 
All  that  thou  sendest  me, 

In  |  mercy  |  given,  || 
Angels  to  |  beckon  |  me  || 
Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee !  || 

Nearer  to  |  thee.  || 

4  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts  | 

Bright  with  thy  |  praise,  || 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs  | 

Bethel  I'll  |  raise,  || 
So  by  my  |  woes  to  |  be  || 
Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee !  || 

Nearer  to  |  thee.  || 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing,  | 

Cleaving  the  |  sky,  || 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot,  | 

Upward  I  |  fly,  || 
Still  all  my  |  song  shall  |  be,  || 
Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee !  || 

Nearer  to  |  thee.  || 

23  "  As  the  Hart  pants:'  374 

1  As  the  o'erwearied  hart 

Pants  for  the  pure  and  cooling  brooks,  that  move 

And  |  to  the  |  seas  de-  |  part,  || 
So  looks  my  spirit  to  its  Fount  above, 
And  longs  to  breathe  the  air  which  |  fans  that  |  scene  of  | 
love. 

2  Yea !  my  impatient  soul 

Thirsts  for  the  mighty  and  the  living  God, 
Be-  |  neath  whose  |  good  con-  |  trol  || 
My  paths  through  life  in  glorious  hope  are  trod  : 
The  chastener  of  my  heart,  I  |  bend  and  |  kiss  his  |  rod. 

3  And  to  my  soul  I  say, 

Why  are  thy  visions  stained  with  hues  of  gloom  ? 

Trust  |  thou  in  |  him  whose  |  way  || 
Lay  through  the  cloudy  chambers  of  the  tomb, — 
AVhose  smile  can  gild  its  depths,  and  |  clothe  the  |  dust  in 
|  bloom. 

564 


SELECTIONS  FOE  CHANTING.. 

4  Deep  calleth  unto  deep, 

The  voieeful  waves  rise  heavenward  at  his  will, 

And  I  at  his  |  nod  they  |  sice});  j| 
So  shall  thy  Spirit  my  glad  bosom  fill, 
"When  I  have  learned  to  know  and  |  do  thy  |  holy  |  will. 

5  "Why  art  thou  sad,  my  soul  ? 

"Why  such  disquiet  in  my  thoughtful  eye? 

As  |  time's  bleak  |  surges  |  roll,  || 
Soon  shall  my  spirit  lift  its  wings  on  high, 
AVhen  heaven's  eternal  glow  il-  |  lumes  a  |  fadeless  |  sky. 

Zjt  0  Thou  for  Shiners  Slain.  375 

1  Behold  the  Lamb  !  behold  the  Lamb  !  || 

O  thou  for  sinners  |  slain  :  || 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  |  thou  hast  |  died :  || 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take,  | 
Thee,  thee  alone  my  refuge  make,  | 

Thy  pierced  j  side.  || 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  !  behold  the  Lamb  !  || 

Archangels,  fold  your  wings —  || 
Seraphs,  hush  all  your  strings 

Of  |  million  |  lyres :  || 
The  Victim,  veiled  on  earth,  in  love,  | 
Unveiled,  enthroned,  adored  above, 


3  Behold  the  Lamb !  behold  the  Lamb !  || 

Drop  down,  ye  glorious  |  skies —  || 
He  dies — he  dies — he  dies 

For  |  man  once  |  lost !  || 
Yet  lo!   he  lives — lie  lives — he  lives —  | 
And  to  his  church  himself  he  gives — 

In-  |  carnate  |  Host !  || 

4  Behold  the  Lamb!  behold  the  Lamb!  || 

Saints,  wrapt  in  blissful  |  rest —  || 
Souls,  waiting  t<>  !)<•  blest — 
()  |  Lord,  how  |  long!  || 
2  x  565 


SELECTIONS  FOE  CHANTING. 

Thou  church  on  earth,  o'erwhelmed  with  fears,  | 
Still  in  this  vale  of  woe  and  tears,  | 
Swell  the  full  |  song!  || 

5  Behold  the  Lamb  !  behold  the  Lamb  !  || 
Worthy  is  he  a-  |  lone,  || 
To  sit  upon  the  throne 

Of  |  God  a-  |  bove !  || 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days,  | 
One  with  the  Paraclete  in  praise,  | 
All  light,  all  |  love !  || 

ZiO  On  Jordan's  Banks.  308,  375 

1  Ox  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  |  wishful  eye  || 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  |  my  possessions  |  lie.  || 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  |  to  my  |  sight;  || 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  livin^green, 
And  |  rivers  of  de-  |  light.  || 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains, 

Shines  one  e-  |  ternal  |  day :  || 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  |  scatters  night  a-  |  way.  || 

4  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 

Would  here  no  |  longer  |  stay;  || 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
I'd  |  fearless  launch  a-  |  way.  || 

26  "What  is  Life?"  376 

1  Oh,  what  is  |  life?  |    'Tis  like  a  flower 
That  blossoms  and  is  |  gone;  || 
It  flourishes  its  little  hour, 

With  all  its  beauty  \  on  ;  || 
Death  conies,  and  |  like  a  wintry  |  day, 
It  cuts  the  |  lovely  flower  a-  |  way.  || 
506 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

2  Oh,  what  is  |  life?  |    Tis  like  the  bow 

That  glistens  in  the  |  sky ;  || 
We  love  to  see  its  colors  glow  ; 

But  |  while  we  look  they  |  die;  || 
Life  fails  as  |  soon;  to-day  'tis  |  here; 
To-morrow  |  it  may  disap-  |  pear.  || 

3  Lord,  what  is  |  life?  |    If  spent  with  thee 

In  humble  praise  and  |  prayer,  || 
How  long  or  short  this  life  may  be, 

We  |  feel  no  anxious  |  care;  || 
Though  life  de-  |  part,  our  joys  shall  |  last  || 
When  life  and  |  all  its  joys  are  |  past.  || 

A-  I  men. 


Z  i  "  0  thou  who  dry'st  the  Mourner  a  Tear."  37B 

1  O  thou  who  dry'st  the  mourner's  tear, 

How  dark  this  |  world  would  |  be,  || 
If,  pierced  by  sin  and  sorrows  here, 
We  could  not  |  fly  to  |  thee.  || 

2  The  friends  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  |  comes  are  |  flown  ;  || 
And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  |  tears  a-  |  lone.  || 

3  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheers, 

And  e'en  the  |  hope  that  |  threw  || 
A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears, 
Is  dimmed  and  |  vanished  |  too.  || 

4  Oh,  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  |  wing  of  |  love  || 
Come  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom, 
Our  peace-branch  |  from  a-  |  bove?  || 

5  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  thee,  grows  bright 

With  more  than  |  rapture's  |  ray  ;  || 
A-  darkness  -how-  us  world-  of  light, 
We  never  |  saw  by  |  da  v.  || 
567 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

Zo  The  Guiding  Hand.  377 

1  Solo.  "Is   this  the  way,   my  Father?''  |  Chorus.  "?Tis, 

my  |  child ;  || 
Thou  must  pass  through  this  tangled,  |  dreary  |  wild,  || 
If  thou  wouldst  reach  the  city  |  unde-  |  fil'd,  || 
Thy  |  peaceful  |  home  a-  |  bove." 

2  Solo.  "But  enemies  are  around."  |  Chorus.  "Yes,  child, 

I  |  know,  || 
Where  least  expecting,  thou  shalt  |  find  a  |  foe ;  || 
But  victor  thou  shalt  prove  o'er  |  all  be-  |  low ;  [| 
On-  |  ly  seek  |  strength  a-  |  bove." 

3  Solo.  "My  Father,  it  is  dark."  |  Chorus.  "Child,  take 

my  |  hand  ;  || 
Cling  close  to  me,  I'll  lead  thee  |  through  the  |  land ;  || 
Trust  my  all-seeing  care ;  so  |  shalt  thou  |  stand  || 
Midst  |  glory  |  bright  a-  |  bove." 

4  Solo.  "  My  footsteps   seem  to  slide."  |  Chorus.  "  Child, 

only  |  raise  || 
Thine  eye  to  me,  then,  in  these  |  slipp'ry  |  ways,  || 
I  will  hold  up  thy  goings  ;  |  thou  shalt  |  praise  || 
Me  |  for  each  |  step,  a-  |  bove." 

5  Solo.  "  Oh,  Father,  I  am  weary."  |  Chorus.  "  Child,  lean 

thy  |  head  || 
Upon  my  breast.     It  was  my  |  love  that  |  spread  || 
Thy  rugged  path ;  hope  on  till  |  I  have  |  said,  || 
Rest,  |  rest  for  |  aye,  a-  |  bove." 


Z/J  "He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed.'1  377 

1  He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed, 
When  but  his  |  Father's  |  eye  || 
Look'd  through  the  lonely  garden's  shade 

On  that  dread  |  ago-  |  ny ; 
The  Lord  of  all  above,  beneath, 
Was  bowed  with  |  sorrow  |  unto  |  death.  || 
568 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

2  The  sun  went  down  in  fearful  hour; 

The  heavens  might  |  well  grow  |  dim,  || 
When  this  mortality  had  power 

To  thus  o'er-  |  shadow  |  him  ;  || 
That  lie  who  gave  man'-  breath  might  know 
The  very  |  depths  of  |  human  |  woe.  || 

3  He  knew  them  all,  the  doubt,  the  strife, 

The  faint  per-  |  plexing  |  dread  ;  || 
The  mists  that  hang  o'er  parting  life 

All  darken 'd  |  round  his  |  head.  || 
And  the  Deliverer  knelt  to  pray  ; 
Yet  pass'd  it  |  not,  that  |  cup,  a-  |  way.  j| 

4  It  pass'd  not,  though  the  stormy  wave 

Had  sunk  be-  |  neath  his  |  tread;  || 
It  pass'd  not,  though  to  him  the  grave 

Had  yielded  |  up  its  |  dead;  || 
But  there  was  sent  him,  from  on  high, 
A  gift  of  |  strength,  for  |  man  to  |  die.  || 

5  And  was  his  mortal  hour  beset 

With  anguish  |  and  (lis-  |  may?  || 
How  may  we  meet  our  conflict  yet 

In  the  dark,  |  narrow  |  way?  || 
How,  but  through  him  that  path  who  trod? 
Save,  or  we  |  perish,  |  Son  of  |  God !  || 

Ox)  The  Land  Beyond  the  Sea.  378 

1  The  I  land  beyond  the  |  sea!  | 
When  will  life's  |  task  be  |  o'er?  || 
When  shall  we  reach  that  soft  blue  shore,  | 
O'er  the  dark  strait  whose  billows  |  foam  and  roar?  | 

When  shall  we  come  to  |  thee, 

Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea? 

'A  The  |  land  beyond  the  |  sea  !  | 
How  elose  it  |  often   |  seem-. 
When  Hushed  with  evening's  peaceful  gleam-,  | 
And  the  wistful  heart  look- o'er  the  |  strait  and  dreams.  | 
It  long-  to  fly  to  thee, 
(  aim  I  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea  ! 
2x2  569 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

3  The  |  land  beyond  the  |  sea !  | 
Sometimes  dis-  |  tinet  and  near,  || 
It  grows  upon  the  eye  and  ear,  | 

And  the  gulf  narrows  to  a  |  thread-like  mere.  | 
We  seem  halfway  to  |  thee, 
Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea  !  || 

4  The  |  land  beyond  the  |  sea !  | 
Sometimes  a-  |  cross  the  |  strait,  || 
Like  a  drawbridge  to  a  castle-gate,  | 

The  slanting  sunbeams  lie,  and  |  seem  to  wait  | 
For  us  to  pass  to  |  thee, 
Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea !  || 

5  The  |  land  beyond  the  |  sea !  | 
When  will  our  |  toil  be  |  done?  || 
Slow-footed  years  !  more  swiftly  run  | 
Into  the  gold  of  that  un-  |  setting  sun  !  | 

Homesick  we  are  for  |  thee, 

Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea !  || 

6  The  |  land  beyond  the  |  sea  !  | 
Sweet  is  thine  |  endless  |  rest,  || 

But  sweeter  far  that  Father's  breast  | 
Upon  thy  shores  eternal-  |  ly  possest ;  | 

For  Jesus  reigns  o'er  |  thee, 

Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea !  || 

31  "  Heavenly  Rest."  379 

1  There  is  a  calm  for  |  those  who  |  weep,  || 

A  rest  for  |  weary  pilgrims  |  found;  || 
They  softly  lie,  and  |  sweetly  |  sleep, 
Low  |  in  the  |  ground.  || 

2  The  storm  that  sweeps  the  |  wintry  |  sky,  || 

No  more  dis-  |  turbs  their  deep  re-  |  pose  || 
Than  summer  evening's  |  latest  |  sigh, 
That  |  shuts  the  |  rose.  || 

3  Then,  traveller  in  the  |  vale  of  |  tears  || 

To  realms  of  |  everlasting  |  light,  || 
Through  time's  dark  wilder-  I  ness  of  |  years 
Pur-  |  sue  thy  |  flight.  || 


SELECTIONS  FOE  CHANTING. 

4  Though  long  of  winds  and  |  waves  the  |  sport,  || 

Condemn'd  in  |  wretchedness  to  |  roam,  || 
Thou  soon  shalt  reach  a  |  shelt'ring  |  port, 
A  |  quiet  |  home.  || 

5  Thou  soul,  renewed  by  |  grace  di-  |  vine,  || 

In  God's  own  |  imago,  freed  from  |  clay,  || 
In  heaven's  eternal  |  sphere  shall  |  shine, 
A  |  star  of  |  day.  || 

32  "Just  as  lam."  379 

1  Just  as  I  am,  with-  |  out  one  |  plea,  || 
But  that  thy  blood  was  |  shed  for  |  me,  || 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  |  come  to  |  thee,  || 

O  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come.  || 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  |  waiting  |  not  || 
To  rid  my  soul  of  |  one  dark  |  blot,  || 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  |  cleanse  each  |  spot,  || 
O  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come.  || 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  |  toss'd  a-  |  bout  || 
With  many  a  conflict,  |  many  a  j  doubt,  || 
Fightings  within,  and  |  fears  with-  |  out,  || 

O  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come.  || 

4  Just  as  I  am, — poor,  |  wretched,  |  blind,  || 
Sight,  riches,  healing  |  of  the  |  mind,  || 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  |  thee  to  |  find,  || 

O  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come.  || 

5  Just  as  I  am, — thou  |  wilt  re-  |  ceive,  || 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  |  cleanse,  re-  |  lieve;  || 
Because  thy  promise  |  1  be-  |  lieve,  || 

O  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come.  || 

6  Just  as  I  am, — thy  |  love  un-  |  known  || 
Hath  broken  ev'rv  |  barrier  |  down  ;  || 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  |  thine  a-  |  lone,  || 

O  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come.  |j 

uO  Baptismal  Chant.  380 

1  O  Father,  Lord  of  |  earth  and  |  heaven  !  || 
()  Son  in-  |  carnate,  |  Christ  our  |  King!  || 
()  Spirit,  for  our  |  guidance  |  given  !  || 

Hear  and  ac-  |  cept  the  |  vow  we  |  bring.  || 

.-.7  1 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

2  We  own  thee,  Saviour,  cruci-  |  fied,  || 

We  own  thee,  |  Saviour,  |  raised  to  |  heaven ; 
With  thee  our  souls  to  |  sin  have  |  died,  || 
But  now  would  |  rise,  as  |  thou  art  |  risen.  || 

3  Thy  gospel,  Lord,  we  |  would  o-  |  bey,  || 

We  follow,  |  and  thy  |  hand  shall  |  guide;  || 
We  seek  through  Jordan's  |  wave  the  |  way  || 
That  leads  thy  |  loved  ones  |  to  thy  |  side.  || 

4  Now  in  immersion, —  |  wondrous  |  sign, —  || 

We  dedi-  |  cate  our-  |  selves  to  |  thee;  || 
Now  seal  the  cove-  |  nant  di-  |  vine,  || 
And  own  us  |  thine  e-  |  ternal-  |  \y.  \\ 

[After  the  administration.'] 

5  We  trust  the  pledge  which  |  thou  hast  |  given,  || 

Of  grace  to  |  keep  us  |  still  thine  |  own,  || 
And,  dying,  we  shall  |  rise  to  |  heaven,  || 
To  share  thy  |  glory  |  and  thy  |  throne.  || 


Ox  "Homeward  Bound.''  381 

1  Out  on  an  ocean  all  boundless  we  |  ride,  || 

Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bound,  || 
Tossed  on  the  waves  of  a  rough,  restless  |  tide,  || 

Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bound.  || 
Far  from  the  safe,  quiet  harbor  we  |  rode,  || 
Seeking  our  Saviour's  celestial  a-  |  bode,  || 
Promise  of  which  on  us  each  he  be-  |  stowed,  || 

Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bound.  || 

2  Wildly  the  storm  sweeps  us  on  as  it  |  roars,  || 

Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bound,  || 
Look !  yonder  lie  the  bright  heavenly  |  shores,  || 

Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bound.  || 
Steady,  O  pilot,  stand  firm  at  the  |  wheel,  || 
Steady,  we  soon  shall  outweather  the  |  gale.  || 
Oh,  how  we  fly  'neath  the  loud  creaking  |  sail,  || 

Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bound.  || 
572 


SELECTIONS  FOE  CHANTING. 

3  Into  the  harbor  of  heaven  we  |  glide,  || 

Home  at  last,  |  home  at  |  last ;  || 
Softly  we  drift  on  its  smooth  silver  |  tide,  || 

Home  at  last,  |  home  at  |  last.  || 
Glory  to  (iod!  all  our  dangers  are  |  o'er,  || 
Standing  secure  on  the  glorified  |  shore,  || 
Glory  to  God !   we  will  shout  ever-  |  more,  || 

Home  at  last,  |  home  at  |  last.  || 

35  "  Nothing  to  do."  381 

1  "  Nothing  to  do  !"     In  this     world  of  ours,  | 
Where  weeds  spring  up  with     fairest  flowers,  | 
Where  smiles  have  only  a  |  fitful  play,  || 
Where  hearts  are  |  breaking  |  ev'ry  day.  || 

"Nothing  to  |  do!  |  nothing  to  ]  do!"  || 

2  "Nothing  to  do!"     Thou  |  Christian  soul,  | 
Wrapping  thee  round  in  thy  |  selfish  stole,  j 
Off  with  the  garments  of  |  sloth  and  sin  ;  j| 
Christ  the  |  Lord  hath  a  |  kingdom  to  |  win.  || 

"Nothing  to  |  do!  |  nothing  to  |  do!"  || 

3  "  Nothing  to  do  !"     Tliere  are  |  prayers  to  lay  | 
On  the  altar  of  ineense  |  day  by  day  ;  | 
There  are  foes  to  meet  with-  |  in  and  without  || 
Error  to  |  conquer,  |  strong  and  |  stout.  || 

"  Nothing  to  |  do  !  |  nothing  to  |  do  !"'  || 

4  "Nothing  to  do!"     There  are  |  minds  to  teach  | 
The  simplest  forms  of  |  Christian  speech  ;  | 
There  are  hearts  to  lure  with  |  loving  wile  || 
From  the  grimmest  |  haunts  of  |  sin's  de-  |  file.  || 

"Nothing  to  |  do  !  |  nothing  to  |  do!"  || 

5  "Nothing  to  do!"     There  are  |  lambs  to  feed,  | 
The  precious  hope  of  the  |  church's  need;  | 
Strength  to  be  borne  to  the  |  weak  and  faint,  || 
Vigils  to  |  keep  with  the  |  doubting  |  saint.  || 

"Nothing  to  |  do!  |  nothing  to  |  do!"  || 

6  "Nothing  to  do!"      And  thy  |  Saviour  said,  | 
"Follow  thou  me  in  the  |  paths  I  tread  ;" 
Lord,  lend  thy  help  the  |  journey  through  :  || 
Lest,  faint,  we  |  cry,  "So  |  much  to  |  do!"  || 

Lest,  faint,  we  |  cry, — US<>  much  to  |  do!" 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

36  " Be  not  Afraid."  382 

1  Brother,  on  the  troubled  deep, 

When  the  wild  winds  |  round  you  |  sweep,  || 
And  the  waves  in  madness  leap,  | 
Duett.      Listen,  'tis  the  voice  that  |  said — 


Solo.        It  is  |  I,  be  not  a- 
Chorus.  It  is     I,  be  not  a- 


fraid ; 
fraid. 


2  When  the  storm  has  died  away, 
And  the  sun,  with  |  cheering  |  ray,  || 
Now  illumes  your  prosperous  way,  | 
Duett.      Trust,  oh,  trust  in  him  who  I  said- 


Solo.        It  is 
Chorus.  It  is 


I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid  ; 
I,  be  not  a-  j  fraid. 


3  Brother,  far  away  from  home, 
Restless  as  the  |  waves'  light  |  foam,  || 
When  temptations  round  you  come,  | 

Duett.      Pray  for  strength  to  him  w7ho  |  said- 
Solo.        It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid  ; 
Chorus.  It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid.  || 

4  Brother,  when  death  draweth  near, 
And  your  spirit  |  shrinks  in  fear  || 
From  its  portals  damp  and  drear,  | 

Duett.      Trust  your  soul  to  him  who  |  said — 
Solo.        It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid  ; 
Cliorus.  It  is     I,  be  not  a-     fraid.  || 


37  "No  Time  to  pray."  383 

1  No  time  to  |  pray  ! 
No  |  time  to  pray !  || 
Duett.  Oh,  |  who  so  fraught  with  |  earthly  care 
As  |  not  to  give  to  |  humble  prayer  | 
Chorus.  :||:Some  part  of  I  day  ?  :||: 
574 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

2  No  time  to  |  pray  ! 
No  |  time  to  pray !  || 

Duett.  What  |  heart  so  clean,  so  |  pure  within, 

That  |  needeth  not  some  |  check  from  sin — 
Chorus.  :||:  Needs  not  to  |  pray  ?  :||: 

3  What  thought  more  |  drear, 
What  |  thought  more  drear,  || 

Duett.  Than  |  that  our  God  his  |  face  should  hide, 
And  |  say  through  all  life's  |  swelling  tide, 
Chorus.  :||:  Xo  time  to  |  hear  !  :||: 

4  Cease  not  to  |  pray  ! 
Cease  |  not  to  pray !  || 

Duett.  On  |  Jesus  as  your  |  all  rely. 

Would  |  you  live  happy —  |  happy  die?  | 
Chorus.  :||:Take  time  to  |  pray.  :||: 


38  "  With  tearful  Eyes  I  look  Around."  383 

1  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around, 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  |  stormy  |  sea,  || 
Yet  'mid  the  gloom  I  hear  a  sound, 

A  heavenly  whisper,  :||:  Come  to  |  me.  :||: 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest ; — 

It  tells  me  where  my  |  soul  may  |  flee;  || 
Oh,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How  sweet  the  bidding,  :||:  Come  to  |  me.  :||: 

3  When  nature  shudders,  loth  to  part 

From  all  I  love,  en-  |  joy,  and  |  see, — 1| 
When  a  faint  chill  steals  o'er  my  heart, 
A  sweet  voice  |  utters,  :||:  Come  to  me.  :||: 

4  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die, 

Earth  is  no  resting-  |  place  for  |  thee;  || 
Heavenward  direct  thy  weeping  eye, 

I  am  thy  |  portion,  :||:coine  to  |  me.  :||: 


o/o 


SELECTIONS  FOE  CHANTING. 

5  O  voice  of  mercy,  voice  of  love, 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  |  ago-  |  ny,  || 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above, 

And  gently  |  whisper,  :||:  Come  to  |  me.  :||: 

39  My  Bible.  384 

1  This  is  my  |  Bible,  ||  may  it  guide 
Me  ever  |  safe  by  |  wisdom's  |  side.  || 

To  |  him  who  |  bled  for  |  me  and  |  died  || 
On  |  Calva-  |  ry.  || 

2  This  is  my  |  Bible,  ||  may  its  light 
Illume  my  |  path  and  |  keep  me  |  right,  || 

E'en  |  through  the  |  shades  of  |  sorrow's  |  night,  || 
My  |  way  to  |  see.  || 

3  This  is  my  |  Bible,  ||  may  it  prove 

A  source  of  |  strength,  a  |  source  of  |  love,  || 
A  |  fountain  |  filled  from  |  heaven  a-  |  bove,  || 
Whence  |  I  may  |  drink.  || 

4  This  is  my  |  Bible,  ||  may  it  feed 

Me  with  the  |  Bread  of  |  life  in-  |  deed,  || 
And  |  may  my  |  soul  its  |  precepts  |  heed,  || 
In  |  grace  to  |  grow.  || 

5  This  is  my  |  Bible,  ||  may  my  faith 

By  it  be  |  strengthened,  |  and  when  |  death  || 
Shall  |  call,  oh,  |  may  my  |  fleeting  |  breath  || 
Its  I  comforts  I  know.  II 


40  "  From  the  Recesses."  385 

1  From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit, 

Our   humble   prayer   ascends.     O  |  Fa-   *  *  ther,  |  hear 

it;  II 
Borne  on  the  trembling  wings  of  |  fear  *  *  and  |  meek- 
ness, 


For-  |  give  *  *  its  |  weakness. 

57G 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

2  We  know,  we  feel  how  moan  and  how  unworthy 
The  lowly  sacrifice  we  |  pour  *  *  be-  |  fore  thee  ; —  || 
What  can  we  offer  thee, — O  |  thou  '  *  most  |  holy  ! —  || 

But  |  sin  •  *  and  |  folly  ?  || 

3  Lord,  in  thy  sight,  who  every  bosom  vie  west, 

Cold    are    our    warmest    vows,    and  |  vain    '    *   our  | 

truest;  || 
Thoughts  of  a  hurrying  hour  —  our  |  lips  •  •  re-  |  peat 

them —  || 

Our  |  hearts  '  '  for-  |  get  them.  || 

4  We  see  thy  hand — it  leads  us,  it  supports  us : — 

We   hear   thy   voice  —  it  |  counsels   *   ■   and  it  |  courts 
us;- || 

And   then   we  turn   away! — yet  |  still  *   '  thy  |  kind- 
ness || 

For-  |  gives  *  *  our  |  blindness.  |] 

5  Who  can  resist  thy  gentle  call, — appealing 

To  every  generous  thought  and  |  grate-  *   *  ful  |  feel- 

ing?-  II 

Oh,  who  can  hear  the  accents  |  of  *  •  thy  |  mercy,  || 
And  |  nev-  *  •  er  I  love  thee?  !l 


G  Kind  Benefactor  !  plant  within  this  bosom 

rPhe  |  seeds  *  *  of  (  holiness, —  ||  and  let  them  blossom 
In   fragrance,  —  and    in    beauty  |   bright   •    *   and  |  ver- 
nal  -  || 

And  |  spring  •  •  e-  |  ternal. 

7  Then  place  them  in  those  everlasting  gardens 

Where  angels   walk  —  and   |  seraphs   '   *  are   the   |   war- 
dens ; —  || 
Where  every  flower,  brought  safe  through   |  death's  '  ' 
dark  |  portal,  || 

Be-  |  comes  •  •  im-  |  mortal.  || 

2y  577 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

41  -Beyond:'  386 

1  Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon;  || 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping,  | 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon.  || 
Love,  rest,  and  |  home,  |  sweet  |  home !  || 
Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  |  come.  || 

3  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon ;  || 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading,  | 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading,  | 

I  shall  be  soon.  || 
Love,  rest,  and  |  home,  |  sweet  |  home !  || 
Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  j  come.  || 

3  Beyond  the  rising  and  the  setting,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon ;  || 
Beyond  the  calming  and  the  fretting,  | 
Beyond  remembering  and  forgetting,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon.  || 
Love,  rest,  and  |  home,  |  sweet  |  home !  || 
Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  |  come.  || 

4  Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting,  | 

I  shall  be  soon  ;  || 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting,  | 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever-beating,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon.  || 
Love,  rest,  and  |  home,  |  sweet  |  home!  |j 
Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  |  come.  || 

5  Beyond  the  frost-chain  and  the  fever,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon  ;  || 
Beyond  the  rock-wTaste  and  the  river,  | 
Beyond  the  ever  and  the  never,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon.  || 
Love,  rest,  and  |  home,  |  sweet  |  home !  || 
Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  |  come.  || 
578 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

42  "Shall  we  me<  387 

1  Shall  we  meet  be-  |  vond  the  |  river,  | 

Where  the  surges  |  cease  to  |  roll,  || 
Where  the  blessed  |  sing  for-  |  ever  | 
Songs  that  fill  the  |  raptured  |  soul?  || 
Shall  Ave  meet?  |  yes,  be-  |  vond  the  |  river.  || 

2  Shall  we  meet  with  |  all  the  |  loved  ones,  | 

That  were  torn  from  |  our  em-  |  brace?  || 
Shall  we  listen  |  to  their  |  voices,  | 
And  behold  them  |  face  to  |  face  ?  j| 
Shall  me  meet  ?  |  yes,  be-  |  vond  the  |  river.  || 

3  Shall  we  meet  with  |  Christ  our  |  Saviour,  | 

When  he  comes  to  |  claim  his  |  own  ?  || 
Shall  we  know  his  |  blessed  |  favor,  | 
And  behold  him  |  on  his  |  throne?  || 
Shall  we  meet  ?  I  ves,  be-  I  vond  the  I  river.  II 


43 


"Lowly  and  Solemn  be."  387 

Lowly  and  solemn  be 
Thy  children's  cry  to  thee,  | 

Father  di-  |  vine,  || 
A  hymn  of  suppliant  breath, 
Owning  that  life  and  death  | 

Alike  are  |  thine.  || 

O  Father,  in  that  hour 

When  earth  all  helping  power  | 

Shall  disa-  |  vow,  || 
When  spear  and  shield  and  crown 
In  faintness  are  east  down,  | 

Sustain  us,  |  thou !  || 

By  him  who  bowed  to  take 
The  death-cup  for  our  sake,  | 

The  thorn,  the  |  rod  ; 
From  whom  the  last  dismay 
Was  not  to  pass  away,  | 

Aid  us,  O  |  God.  || 
579 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  While  trembling  o'er  the  grave, 
We  call  on  thee  to  save,  | 

Father  di-  |  vine ;  || 
Hear,  hear  onr  suppliant  breath, 
Keep  us,  in  life  and  death,  | 

Thine,  only  |  thine.  ||     A-  |  men.  || 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

44  Worship  the  Lord.  388 

Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness, 

Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth, 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

45  Sanctus.     "Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth."  389 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ! 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory, 
Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  most  high. 

4:0  "  Create  in  me  a  clean  Heart"  391 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God, 
And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me  ; 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence, 
And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation, 
And  uphold  me  with  thy  free  spirit. 
Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways, 
And  sinners  shall  be  converted  to  thee. 

4  4  "  Come,  ye  Disconsolate"  393 

Duett. 
1  Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish  j 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel. 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 
Chorus. 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your  anguish; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 
580 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Duett. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

Chorus. 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

Duett. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 

Chorus. 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 

48  Evening  Prayer.  394 

Fathek,  from  thy  throne  on  high, 

Hear  thy  children's  pleading  cry  ; 

Let  thy  watchful  eye  of  love 

Follow  us  where'er  we  rove 

:||:  Now  when  evening  shades  are  closing, 

Lulling  earth  in  sweet  repose, 

Guard  us  through  the  silent  hours; 

Bid  us  wake  at  dawn  to  praise ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love.  :||: 

49  "J love  to  tel!  the  Story."  305 

1  I  love  to  tell  the  story 

Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

Because  I  know  it's  true; 
It  satisfies  my  longings 

Ajb  nothing  else  will  do. 

2v2  581 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Chorus. 

I  love  to  tell  the  story, 
'Twill  be  my  theme  in  glory 
To  tell  the  old,  old  story 
Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 

2  I  love  to  tell  the  story  j 

More  wonderful  it  seems 
Than  all  the  golden  fancies 

Of  all  our  golden  dreams. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

It  did  so  much  for  me, 
And  that  is  just  the  reason 

I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 

3  I  love  to  tell  the  story  ; 

'Tis  pleasant  to  repeat 
What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it, 

More  wonderfully  sweet. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

For  some  have  never  heard 
The  message  of  salvation 

From  God's  own  holy  word. 

4  I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

For  those  who  know  it  best 
Seem  hungering  and  thirsting 

To  hear  it  like  the  rest. 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 

I  sing  the  new,  new  song, 
'Twill  be  the  old,  old  story, 

That  I  have  loved  so  long. 

50  "Safe  within  the  Vail"  396 

1   "  Land  ahead  !"     Its  fruits  are  waving 
O'er  the  hills  of  fadeless  green  ; 
And  the  living  waters  laving 

Shores  where  heavenly  forms  are  seen. 

Chorus.  Rocks  and  storms  I'll  fear  no  more, 
When  on  that  eternal  shore ; 
Drop  the  anchor!  furl  the  sail  ! 
I  am  safe  within  the  vail ! 

582 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Onward,  bark  !  the  cape  I'm  rounding ; 

See  the  blessed  wave  their  hands  ; 
Hear  the  harps  of  God  resounding 
From  the  bright  immortal  bands. 

3  There,  let  go  the  anchor,  riding 

On  this  calm  and  silv'ry  bay; 
Seaward  fast  the  tide  is  gliding, 
Shores  in  sunlight  stretch  away. 

4  Xow  Ave 're  safe  from  all  temptation, 

All  the  storms  of  life  are  past; 
Praise  the  Rock  of  our  salvation, 
We  are  safe  at  home  at  last ! 


Ol  Gloria.  18 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord  ! 

52  Gloria  Patri.  39 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son :  || 

And  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost;  || 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  *  *  shall 

I  be, 
World  without  |  end.     A-  |  men,  A-  I  men.  || 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

00  Psalm  xcv.  40 

1  Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  |  unto  *  ■  the  |  Lord  ;  || 

Let  us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  |  strength  of  |  our   sal-  | 
vat  ion.  || 

2  Let    us    come    before     his     presence   |    with     thanks-   | 

giving;  || 
And  show  ourselves  |  glad  in  |  him  with  |  psalms.  || 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

3  For  the  Lord  |  is  a  *  ■  great  |  God  ;  || 
And  a  great  |  King  a-  |  bove  all  |  gods.  || 

4  In  his  hands  are  all  the  corners  |  of  the  |  earth ;  || 
And  the  strength  of  the  |  hills  is  |  his —  |  also.  || 

5  The  sea  is  his,  |  and  he  |  made  it;  || 

And  his  hands  pre-  |  pared  *  *  the  |  dry —  |  land.  || 

6  Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  |  and  fall  |  down ;  || 
And  kneel  be-  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our  |  Maker.  || 

7  For  he  is  the  |  Lord  our  |  God;  || 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  |  sheep 
of  |  his —  |  hand.  || 

8  Oh,  worship   the   Lord   in  the  |  beauty  *  *  of  |  holi- 

ness; || 
Let  the  whole  |  earth  *  ■  stand  in  |  awre  of  |  him.  || 

9  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son :  || 
And  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost;  || 

10  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  *  *  shall 
I  be,  || 
World  without  |  end.     A-  |  men,  A-  |  men.  || 

0  *±  Psalm  cili.  40 

1  Bless  the  Lord,  |  O  my  |  soul,  ||  and  all  that  is  within 

me  |  bless  his  |  holy  |  name.  || 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  |  O  my  |  soul ;  ||  and  for-  |  get  not  |  all 

his  |  benefits.  || 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  |  thine  in-  |  iquities,  ||  who —  |  heal- 

eth  *  'all  |  thy  dis-  |  eases ;  || 

4  Who  redeemeth  thy  |  life  —  from  de-  |  struction ;  ||  who 

crowneth   thee  with  loving-  |   kindness  *  *  and  | 
tender  |  mercies.  || 

5  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels  that  ex-  |  eel  in  |  strength,  || 

that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the  | 
voice  of  |  his —  |  word.  || 

6  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  |  all  •  •  ye  his  |  hosts;  ||  ye  ministers 

of  |  his  that  |  do  his  |  pleasure.  |j 
58 1 


SELECTIONS  FOK  CHANTING. 

7  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son  :  ||  and  |  to 

the  |  Holy  |  Ghost;  || 

8  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever —  shall 

I  be,  || 
World  without  |  end.     A-  |  men,  A-  |  men.  || 

55  "Return,  0  Wanderer."  244 

1  Return,  O  wanderer,  |  to  thy  home,  || 

Thy  Father  calls  for  thee :  || 
Xo  longer  now  an  |  exile  |  roam,  || 
In  guilt  or  |  misery  :  || 

Oh,  re-  |  turn !  re-  |  turn  !  || 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  |  to  thy  home,  || 

'Tis  Jesus  calls  for  thee ;  || 
The  Spirit  and  the  |  Bride  say,  |  Come :  || 
Oh,  now  for  |  refuge  flee !  || 

Oh,  re-  |  turn  !  re-  |  turn !  || 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  |  to  thy  home,  || 

'Tis  madness  to  delay ;  || 
There  are  no  pardons  |  in  the  |  tomb,  || 
And  brief  is  |  mercy's  day  !  || 

Oh,  re-  j  turn  !  re-  |  turn !  || 

56  "  Come  unto  Me."  244 

Duett.  1  Come  unto  |  me,  ||   Chorus — all  ye  that  labor  | 
and  are  |  heavy-  |  laden.  || 

Duett.  2  Come  unto  |  me,  ||  Chorus — come  unto  me,  and  | 
I  will  |  give  you  |  rest.  || 

Duett.  3  Come  unto  |  me,   ||    Chorus — take  my  yoke  upon 
you  |  and  |  learn  of  |  me.  || 

Duett.  4  Come  unto  |  me,   ||    Chorus — and  ye  shall  find  | 
rest  an-  |  to  your  |  soul-. 

Duett.  5  Come  unto  |  me,  ||   Chorus — for  my  yoke  is  easy, 
|  and  my  |  burden  |  light.  ||     A-  |  men.  ||     % 
585 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

57  Psalm  li.  354 

1  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  loving- 

kindness  ; 
According  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies, 
Blot  |  out  *  *  my  trans-  |  gressions.  || 

2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquities, 
And  |  cleanse  me  |  from  my  |  sin.  || 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions, 
And  my  sin  is  |  ever  *  •  be-  |  fore  me.  || 

4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 
And  done  this  |  evil  |  in  thy  j  sight.  || 

5  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  ; 

And  renew  a  right  |  spirit  '  *  with-  |  in  me.  || 

6  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; 

And  take  not  thy  |  Holy  |  Spirit  |  from  me.  || 

7  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation  ; 
And  uphold  me  with  |  thy  free  |  spirit.  || 

8  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways, 

And  sinners  shall  be  con-  |  verted  |  unto  |  thee.  || 

Amen.  || 

do  Psalm  xc.  354 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
In  |  all  *  •  gene-  |  rations.  || 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 

Or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 
Even    from    everlasting    to    ever-  |  lasting,  |  thou    art 
God.  || 

3  Thou  turn  est  man  to  destruction  ; 

And  sayest,  Return,  ye  |  children  of  men.  || 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight 
Are  but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past, 
And  |  as  a  |  watch  ■  ■  in  the  |  night. 

586 


SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

5  Thou  carriest  tliem  away  as  with  a  flood, 
They  are  as  a  sleep  ; 

In    the    morning   they  are   like  grass    which   |  groweth 
I  up.  ||_ 
G  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up; 

In  the  evening  it  is  cut  |  down,  cat  \  down,  and  |  with- 
ered). || 

7  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger? 

Even  according  to  thy  fear;  |  so  •  •  is  thy  |  wrath.  || 

8  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 

That  we  may  ap-  |  ply  our  |  hearts  *  *  unto  |  wisdom.  || 

587 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Tlic  figures  indicate  the  NUMBER  of  the  Hymn. 


ARRA.  Father,  411.  521,  792. 

Abiding,  Christ,  with  believers,  96,  175,  444, 

493,  594.  675. 
Abiding  in  Christ.  424,  442,  513.  571. 

peace,   400,  429,  496,  498,    499,  500, 
522,  524.  714. 
villi  Christ.  974.  975.  977-9S0,  984. 
Absence  from  Christ,  518,  519,  622,  824,  993, 
999. 

God.  506,  514,  515,  595,  616,  815,  836, 
961  963  983 
Acceptance  through  Christ,  396,403,  411,  414, 

422.  426,  427.  44:1. 
Accepted  time.  330,  334,  337,  338,  339,  341, 

342.  346-348,  364. 
Access  to  Christ,  175-180,  263-270,  364,372, 
377.  386,  577,  588,  590,  662. 

God,  2,  30,  578,  580-587,  589,  595,  672, 
677. 
Account,  the  last.  324,  699,  702,  956,  958-962. 
Acknowledgment  of  indebtedness,  20, 23,  462, 

466,  527,  528,  533,  536-539,  546-549. 
Acquiescence  in  Christ's  will,  684-694. 
Activity,  Christian,  695,   696,   698.   700-702, 

813  913 
Adam,  fall  in,  315,  316,  390,  467,  537. 
Adoption,  162.  450.  521,  548. 
Adoration  of  Christ,   139,  173-176,  181,  191, 
194.  195,  203,  206,  208,  214,  221,  225, 
239-241. 
God,  20.  100.  101,  in:.  113,  133, 134. 
the  Holy  Spirit,  287-291. 
the  Holy  Trinity.  306-314. 
Advent  of  Christ,  first,  185-495. 

design  of,  182,  184,  191.  194,  196.234. 
Becond,  259,  260,  955,  956,  958,  963-965. 
Christ  desired.  989- 
Adversitv,  providential,  29.  153,  154,  156-158, 

our,.  681,  884,  686,  689,  691-693. 
Advocate.  Christian, 88, 263-270, 407, 411, 419, 

437.  441.  455,  493. 

Affection,  Christian,  637,  6ns.  640-644,647. 

Afflicted,  sympathy  with,  639-641.  845,  649. 

Afflictions,  blessings  of.  154.  655,  692,  698. 

borne  bv  Christ,   198,  200,  204   i 

I,  885. 
call  on  God   in,  31,  121.  155,  156,  159, 
160,  800,  601,  656,  661,  668,  672,  077. 
680.  681. 
Christ's  presence  in.  204,  292,   ! 

589,660,  >: 
Christ  an  example  in.  198,  202,  205.  206, 

218,219,  221. 
eoming  from  God,  29,  153,  154,  159,  490, 


2z 


Afflictions,  Christ's  deliverance  from,  121, 128, 

160,  161,  462,  671. 
God  a  support  in,  31,  121,155,159,160, 

490,  655.  07  9. 
of  the  church.  745-74S.  750. 
Bafety  in,  29,  153.  154,  160,  672-678. 
sanctified,   153,    154,  456,    490,   600,  607, 

665. 
submission  in,  117. 154.  158,162,  657,  659, 

665,  683,  686,  688-693. 
tempered  with  mercy,  153,  159,  659,  663, 

07  s,  679. 
trust  in,  153, 155,  159, 160,  665,  657,  658, 

Agony  of  Christ,  216-219.  229-230. 

Alarm  to  Binners,  324=326,  337,  343. 

All  in  all,  4b4,  504,    505,   506,  514,  524,  662, 

781. 
All-sufficiencv  of  Christ,  169,  179.  233,  235, 
236,  23*9,  410,  411.  423,  428,  439,  443, 
447.  458,  484,  485,  507,  524,  529,  554, 
568,  604,  617. 
All  things  in  Christ,  447. 
Almost  Christian.  633. 
Anchor,  hope,  an,  414,  446. 
Angels  at  the  birth  of  Christ,  186,  188. 
joy  of,  at  the  sinner's  repentance,  534. 
know   not  the  joy  of   forgiveness,  398, 

561. 
ministering  to  Christ,  216.  217,  258,  261. 

Christians,  127.  150,  545. 
praisingGod,  9,  23,  145.  180. 
song  of  the.  27,   137.   151,  180,  186,  188, 

274.  440,  535. 
wondering  at  Christ's  love.  137, 168,  653. 
Anger  of  God  deprecated,  317-320,  325,  328, 

352,  646. 
Anointed.  Christ  the.  186,  876. 
Anniversary,  national 

hymns.  886,  912-915. 
Anointing  of  the  Spirit,  304. 
Answer  to  prayer,  30,  577,  578,  580,  585,  588, 

590,  593."  595. 
Anticipations  of  heaven,  56,  799,  913-915,  924 
-92s.  966,  967,  974^988. 
the  judgment,  324,  325,  960-965. 
the  Lord's  Dry,  40. 
Apostles  commissioned,  800,  806. 
Ark,  invitation  to  enter,  385. 
Armor,  Christian,  704,  706,  707,  710,  714,  717. 

718. 
Ascension  of  Christ,  2  - 
Ashamed  of  Christ,  713,  715.  716. 
Asleep  in  Jesus,  931,  936,  941.  947.  9 is. 
Aspirations  after  holiness,  91,92,  99,  106  182 
133,  230,  240,  241,298  305,  186,1 
57  1.  575,  596-626,  635,  836. 


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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Aspirations  for  heaven,  I6S,  926,  9G6,  974- 

987. 
Assistance,  God's,  implored,  31,  86-88,  121, 
402,  404,  400,  4ii'J,  437,  450,  4.32,  591, 
593,  666. 
Assurance,  296,   417.  430,  431,  438,  441.  444, 
445,  461,  468,  489,  493,  499,512,  516,  520, 
549,  554. 
Atonement.     See  Christ. 
Atonement,  commemoration  of,  779-799. 

completed,  231,  233.  237,  238,  247,  257, 

264,  389.  439.  442. 
faith  in,  223-233,  238-240,  410,  411,  414- 

417,  419-422,  427-435,  439-448. 
glorying  in.  229,  231,  235,  424,  425,  434, 
451,  454,  456. 
Atonement,  God's  character  shown   in,  109, 
114,  139,  143,  167.  168, 171,  235,  728. 
love  to  Christ  for,  177,  225,  228,  238,  240, 
241.  461, 466,  468-470, 474,  476,  477,  480, 
482,  486. 
praise  to  God  for,  14,  114,  160-171,  228- 

231,  527,  528,  530,  536-538. 

Christ  for,  522-526,  531-533,  540-542, 
547,  553-555. 
sorrow  for  Christ's  suflerings  in,  228,  230, 

232,  238,  240,  241. 

sufficiency  of,  233,  240,  245,  370,  381, 
410,  41*1,  413,  414-416,  422-445,  789, 
791. 

Attractions  of  the  cross,  111,  171,  228,  230, 
235,  240,  421,  451,  455,  539. 

Attributes  of  God,  100-143. 

Awake,  call  to,  343,  344,  347,  710-712,  831. 

Awakened  sinner,  351-363. 


BACKSLIDER,  invitation  to,  336. 

returning,  827-832. 
Backsliding,   mourning   over,  815,  818,  824, 
827-830,  835. 
recovery  from,  163,   165,   825,  826,  831, 
834. 
Banishment  from  Christ,  515,  960,  961,  963. 
Banner  of  love,  783. 
Baptism.  752-778. 

burial  with  Christ  in,  752,  759,  767-771, 

774. 
commemorating    Christ's     resurrection, 

759,  763,  770. 
confessing  Christ  in,  752-754,  764,  765, 

768,  773. 
following  Christ  in,  752-763. 
joy  in,  755,  765,  766.  774-777. 
obeying  Christ  in,  752-754,  762,  768. 
of  Christ,  28*. 
prayer  after,  772,  774. 
self-consecration  in,  754,  758,  759,  762- 

7H4,  766. 
spirit  invoked  in.  767,  776-778. 
symbolism  of,  757,  767,  768,  773. 
Barrenness,  spiritual,  deplored,  199,  719. 
Bartimeus,  prayer  of,  211,  406. 
Bearing  shame  for  Christ,  570,  713,  715,  716, 

754,  765,  768,  776. 
Beatitudes,  202,  649. 

Beauty  of  Christ,  173.  176,  181,  198,  202,  273, 
*522,  534.  529.  535,  544,  553. 
God's  heralds.  801. 
the  church,  743.  744. 
Believe  only,  370.  371,  372,  S75,  381,  417,  422, 

423,  435,  436,  439. 
Believer,  security  of,  25,  33,  80,  413,  415,  430. 


590 


432,  438,  444-446,  418,  449,  452,  461, 
493,   495,  506,  511,  523,  526,  568,  693, 
737,  740.741,747. 
Benevolence,  639,  643-645,  648,  649. 
Bethlehem,  185,  192,  544. 
Bible,  721-735.     See  Scripture. 
Birth  of  Christ,  1S5-192. 

new.  287,  290,  291,  303,  322,  405,  411,  424. 
desired,  353,  361,  396,  397. 
Blessedness  of  afflictions,  153,  154,  600,  607, 
655,  692,  968. 
Christians,  25,  28.  33,   37,  61,  64-66,  70, 
120,  122,  127,  153,   160,  161,  163,  165, 
438,   445-447,  467,   488-521,   523,   524, 
526. 
Christian  fellowship,  637,  638,   640-642, 

647,  739.  749,  751.  838-841. 
divine  guidance,  157,  163, 165,  592,  692- 

694. 
heaven,  966-976,  979-982,  986,  988. 
love,  464-476,  503,  504,  526,  603,  643,  644. 
penitence,  240,  253,  398,  415.  43.">. 
those  who  die  in  Christ,  929-939. 
trust,  33,  37,  121,  410-461,  494,  655-662, 

678-681,  684-694. 
worship.  4,  39.  49,  59,  61,  67,  68-70. 
Blindness  deplored,  318,  321. 

healed,  211. 
Blood  of  Christ,  shed  for   sinners,  228-240, 
249,  279,   280.   285,  365,  372,  375,  387- 
389,  455,  470,  505,  781,  790,  797. 
trust  in.  264,  265,  270,  278,  380,  381,  387, 
389,  401-401,  406-448,  461,  494-500,  522, 
524,  789,  791,  9s7. 
Boasting  excluded,  422-426, 
Boldness  in  prayer,  588,  590,  593. 
Bondage  to  sin,  303,  318,  321,  390,  391,  404, 

602. 
Book  of  nature  and  of  Scriptures,  235,  721- 
724. 
life,  395,  683. 
the  divine  decrees,  156. 
Bosom  of  Christ  a  refuge,  392,  413,  436,  507, 
526.  602.  746. 
God,  128,  983. 
Bought  with  a  price,  569,  570,  572. 
Bread,  daily,  17, 18. 
Bread  of  heaven,  382,  504,  694,  717,  779,  780, 

793 
Brevity  of  life,  916-924. 
Bride,  the  church  the.  279,  741.  991,  997. 
Bridegroom,  Christ  the  741,  993. 
Broad  and  narrow  way,  631.  633. 
Broken  heart,  322,  349,  352,  355,  362,363,397, 

405. 
Brother,  Christ  our,  249,  493,  535,  553. 
Brotherly  love,  638,  640-642.  647. 
Burdens  borne  by  Christ,  201,202,204,222, 
227,  249,  442,  589,  685. 
cast  on  the  Lord,  31,  658,  661,  680,  681. 
mutually  shared,  040. 
patience*  under,  154,  158,  162,  664,  682. 
684-686,  693. 
Burden  of  sin,  351-354.  356,  302,  427.  440. 
Burdened  sinner  invited  to  Christ,  372,  374, 
376,  380,  384. 
coming  to  Christ,  400,  401,  409,  419,  422, 
426,  435. 
Burial  of  a  brother,  940-946. 
child,  949. 

Christian,  940,  041,  941,  945,  947,  948. 
friend,  037,  950. 
pastor,  942. 
sister,  951. 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


CALL  of  the  gospel,  330,  .334,  33G,  337,  346, 

347,  364-389,  47 u. 
heard,  390-393. 
unheeded,  323,  333,  335. 
Calling,  the  Christian,  390 
Calmness.  Christian,  42,  93,  202,  584,  620,  929, 

948. 
Calvary,  219,  224,  226,  22s.  230-232,236-239, 

352,  372,  407,  411,  601,763. 
Canaan,  511,  694,  960,  982,  9S6. 
Captain  of  our  salvation,  714.  747. 
Captives  set  free,  390,  391,  4u4,  40.'),  418,  424, 

427. 
Care  of  Cod  for  his  saints.  102,  105,  109,  112, 

115.  116.  120-1 2s,  153-165,  440,  450,493 

cast  on  God,  31.  121.  154,  157,  578,655, 

657-661,  684-686,  691-693. 
Chance  of  heart  needed,  290,  291,  316,  322. 
prayed  fur.  230,  289,  293,  315. 
produced,  228,  289,  318. 
Charity,  576,  630.  04:;.  645.  64*.  649. 
Chastening,  153,  154.  163,  164,  600. 
Chief  of  sinner<.  293,  357,  392,  431. 
Children  brought  to  Christ,  843,  857. 
Christ  blessing,  843. 
commended  to  God,  856,857. 
converted,  852,  853. 
death  of,  940.  951. 
hosannas  of.  21:;.  *45. 
in  heaven.  M4.  851,  853. 
invited  to  Christ,  855,  856. 
of  Cod.  117.  12o,  12*.  162.  444,450,464, 

521,  548,  720,  792,  798,  977,  981,  983, 

986. 
praising  Christ,  *44-*46. 
prayers  for  the  conversion  of,  843,  848, 

854,  *56,  857. 
solicitude  for  the  conversion  of,  650-652. 
Children's  hymns,  *44-*47.  849-855. 
Christ,  abiding  in,  424,  442,  471,  493,  513,  554, 

571.  624. 

with   us.  96,  175,  176,  225,  444,493, 

504.  510.  504,  506.  603. 
abseuce   from,   518,  519,  622,  824,  993, 

999. 
acceptance  through,  396,  403,  411,  414 

422.  426.  427.  343. 
access  to.  175-180.  263-270,  364,  372  377 

386,  577.  588,  -V  0,  662. 
acquiescence  in  the  will  of,  6*4-694. 
adored,  17:1-170,  181,  182,  190,  194  195 

225,  259,  279,  283,  464-469. 
advent  of,  1^6-190. 

ml,  055,  956,  958,  962-964   989- 

999. 
advocate,  RS,  263-270,  407,  411,  419  437 

441.455.  493. 
agony  of.  216-219,  229,230. 
all  in  all.  481,  504,  524,  662,  781. 
all-sufficiency  of,  233,  235,  236,  230  410 

411,  423,   42s.  439,  443,  447,   • 

485,  507,  524,  529,  554,  568,  604,  017. 
almighty,  477.  529 
all  things  in.  447. 
angels  at  the  birth  of.  1&6,  188. 
anointed.  186,  4!  I 

atonement  of.  220,  222.  224-235 
870,  072.  380,  381,   389    4os.  410,  411, 
41 1-410.  422, 434-4u0. 439-443, 451,  453- 
456,  47o.  521. 

591 


hrist,  baptism  of.  2s:,. 

birth  of.  27,  is.',.  188,  100-196. 

blood  oi,  22s.  230,  232,  2;;:;,  2.;:,,  410,  411, 

41.-,.  416,455,461,  466,  4s2.  494-496,499, 

600,  505,  518,  522, 

42,623,637,638,680,741,  757.  77o, 

7s7,  790,  7'.'1,  707. 
bread  of  life,  382,  504,  694,  779,  780,  793. 
bridegroom,  279,  741.  '.<:•■;. 
brightness  of  the  Father's  glory,  02,  173, 

235. 
brother,  240.  40.",.  5:;.',,  55^. 
captain,  714.  747,  753. 
character  of,  173,  176,  179,180,181,198, 

200.  202.  206. 
children's  Saviour,  194,  843-857. 
communing  with.  39,  47.  54,  77,  95,  204, 

225.    239,  240,   241,    283,    442,   577-595, 

603.  613,  615. 
compassion  of.   177.  182,  199,  204,   228- 

235,  351,  352,  376,  390,  392,  431,  456, 

507,  526. 
condescension  of,  10*.  202,  203,  208. 
conqueror,  231.237,  238,  245-248,  250.  277, 

278,  282.  283,  394.  487,  402. 
corner-stone.  420,  869. 
coronation.  271,  272,  281,  282,  284,  492. 
covenant  with.  414,  44*.  511,  552,  556. 
Creator,  103.  22s,  283,308. 
cross  of.   171.  224,  22s,  230,  231,  235.  237. 
crucified,  22' 1,  222,  225,  226,  4-3,  451,  611, 

613. 
day-star,  507.  006. 
death  of.  223-232,  236-238. 
deity,    174-177,    Isl,  191,  197,    306-314, 

421.  47.">.  470.  480. 
delight   in.   173-181,  23:'..    235.  440,  447, 

451,  456,  4G:j,  460,   472-475,   481,   4*5, 

4s7. 
deliverer.  169,  182.  1*4.  101,  204,  694. 
depend. •nee   on.   204.  360,   370,  3*0,  381, 

387,  306,  400,  401,  4(4,  414,417,421- 

436. 
desire  of  nations,  183,  184,  191,  195. 
doing  al),  381. 

electing  love,  172,  302.  471.  540,  552,  782. 
entering  Jerusalem,  212,  213. 
enthroned,  271-2*6. 
equality  with  Cod,  174,  17s. 
exalted,  4.  10,  267,  273.  276,  277,  279. 
example.  198-203,  205,  206,  219. 
excellence  of,  168,  173-177,  179-181,  10*, 

202. 
faith  in.  410-461. 
faithfulness  of.  2s.',,  400, 430,  446,  447,452, 

400,  523. 
first  begotten,  251. 
following,    loo,  2no,   202,  20:,,  206.     See 

Pattern. 
forgiveness  through.    See  Pardon. 
foundation,  414,  417,  429,  452,  459,  532, 

571.  678. 
fount  of  blessing,  596. 
fount  of  lit',-.  382,  -".oi. 
fountain.  '.12,  239,  410,  421.  417.  504,  571. 
friend,   2:;::.  211.  212.  40  :.  4»7,  I 

4ss.  i  7,784, 

796, 
glory  of,   10.  174.  176,  177.  181,  loo.  195, 

202,22 

:    ■.  (68. 

gratitude  to, 

525,642,  551. 
guardian,  22, 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Christ,  guide,  221,  285,  560,  592,  601,666,750, 
758,  763,  764,  849. 
happiness  in,  233,  488-521. 
head  of  the  church,  195,  251,  279,  455, 

568,  630,  759,  996. 

help  of,  desired,  92,  349,  353,  354,  356, 
357,  361,  390,  396,  398,  399,  400,  403, 

406,  407,  420,  440,  444,  447,  591,  593, 
594. 

hiding-place,  409,  413,  416,  432,  433,  510, 

515,  527. 
high  priest,^64-270,  278,  365,  439,  441, 

524. 
hope,  our,  400,  404,  414, 421, 429, 430,432, 

452. 
hosanna  to,  184,  187,  190,  212,213,415, 

760. 
humanity,  201,  285,  480. 
imitation  of,  199,  202,  203,  205,  206,  558, 

562,  564,  609,  610,  618,  653. 
Immanuel,  175,   176,  410,  436,  480,  535, 

569,  571,  638,  741,  762. 
incarnation,  174-177,  201,  285,  312,  370, 

390,  422,  4S0,  537,  549,  778. 
indebtedness  to,  420,  424-427,  442,  466, 

471,  474,  528,  533,  546,  555,  556,  558, 

561,  567. 
in  heaven,  968,  973,  975,  977,  978,  984. 
intercession  of.    See  Advocate. 
Jehovah,  479,  694. 
joy  in,  488-513. 
Judge,  955,  956,  958-965. 
King,  183,  228,  275, 278, 283,  286,  467, 477, 

478,  487,  497,  511,  524,  525,  531,  590, 

752,  992. 

of  kings,  284. 
knocking  at  the  door,  369,  379,  391. 
Lamb  of  God,  220,  231,  238,  239,  240,  262, 

273,  275,  279,  280,  365,  368,  408,  410, 

412,  435,  467,  488,  491,  531,  542,  574, 

601,  626,  676,  703,  708,  709,  790,  791. 
leader,  550,  575,  701,  714. 
life,  214,  215.  440,  478,  505,  560,  583,  781. 
light,  91,  92,440,  465,  478,  487,  504,  505, 

507. 
longing  to  be  with,  481,  483,  977,  984, 

996. 
Lord  of  all,  271,  272,  279,  284. 
Lord,  our  righteousness,  390,   401,  404, 

414,  425,  429,434,439,  528,  529,  533,553, 

556,  680. 
love  of,  175,  194,  199,  228,  230,  234,  235, 

270,  286,  469,  472,  480,  482,   525-527, 

540-542,  547,  553-555. 
man  of  sorrows,  177,  200,  233,  284. 
mediator,  2,  263-269,  280. 
meekness  of,  198,  199,  202,  203,  206,  212, 

436. 
mine,  429^31,  461, 467, 473,  475,  498, 516, 

524,  554. 
miracles  of,  208-211. 
name  dear,  168,  180,  476-480,   482-485, 

621. 
not  ashamed  of,  713,  715,  716,  765,  768. 
oath,  414,  446. 

offices,  278,  312,  467,  524,  525. 
pardon  through,  376,  390,  401,  403,  405, 

407,  421,  422,  426,  427,  447,  455. 
parting  with  all  for,  425,  557-559,  564, 566, 

573,  574. 
patience  of,  198,  202.  572. 
peace  through,  186,  188,  233,353,  427,  429, 

447,  488,  496,  498,  5U0,  524. 
pearl  of  price,  524. 

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Christ,  physician,  388. 
pilot,  669,  676. 

praise  to,  4,  10,  173,  190,  522-556. 
praying,  203,  2v">. 
predicted,  190,  191,  195. 
present,  175,  210,  283,  473,  504,  506,  515, 

519,  701. 
priest,  264-270, 278,  312,  467,  511, 524, 525, 

992 
prince,  27, 182*  189,  221,272,274,379,477, 

778,  787.  975,  989. 
prophet,  27S,  312,  467.  524,  525. 
redeemer,  4,  241,  312,  394,  407,  458,  461, 

467,  952. 
refuge,  171,  240,  241,  387,  413,  428,  523, 

597,  666,  667,  678,  680. 
remembering.     See  Lord's  Supper. 
rest,  478,  479,  500,  507. 
resurrection  of,  45,  51,  52,  242-257,  758, 

759,  763,  767,  776. 
rock,  23,  169,  414,  416,  438,  479,  511,  523, 

666,  671,  738. 
sacrifice,  166,  219,  221,  227,  228-231,  264, 

372,  411,  439,  455,  499,  524. 
salvation  through,  10,  14,  25,  166,  170, 

213,  220,223,226,235,248,  266,  410-435, 

440-445,  530,  538. 
Saviour,  129.  179,  180,  228,  230-234,  364- 

389,  410-443. 
Shepherd,   221,   229,   547,   843,  849-851, 

857. 
6inner's  friend,  225,  233,  241,  407. 
Son  of  David,  185, 190,  208,  211,  213. 
Son  of  God,  166,   168,  196,  202,  207,  212, 

217,  224,   232,  234,  235,  285,  425,  459, 

537. 
Son  of  man,  190. 
Sovereign,  180,  223,  228,  557.  874. 
standing  at  the  door,  369,  379,  391. 
substitute,  225,  380,  432,  435,  442,  535. 
sufferings  of,  216-233,  240-242. 
sun,  188,  507,  512,  516. 
sympathy  of,  204,  232,  249,  589. 
tempted,  204,  269,  270,  285. 
throne  of,  176,  181,184, 194,273,  274,  277- 

281,477,859,  872,  *74. 
triumphs  of,  183,  212,  213.  258-262,  271- 

282,  284,  529,  871.  872,  876. 
trust  in,  25.  204,  233,  235,  238,  410-461. 
truth,  214,  215,  413,430,438,441,452,530, 

554,  560,  583. 
unchangeable,  430, 452,  477, 486,  498, 499, 

504,  512,  523,  552,  555,  556. 
union  with,  426.  431,  441,  444.447,452, 

484,  492,  500,  512,  513,  516,524,  552,  554, 

556,  561,  571,  608,  630. 
universal  Lord,  181, 183, 184. 
way,  214,  215,  412,  560,  583. 
weeping,  204,  216.  233,  653. 
Christian  abiding  in  Christ,  424,442,493,513, 

571. 
absent  from  Christ,  518, 519, 622,  824, 993, 

999 
afflicted,  121,  655-C63,  673-675,  678-683. 
almost,  633. 
anticipating    death,    323-325,  473,  923- 

928. 
armor,  704.  706,  707,  710,  714,  717,  718. 
aspirin-  after  holiness,   00,  91,  106,132, 

133,  230,  240.  •_,41.2:is-:;o5, 486,  559,566, 

574,  575,  5<t0-02n.  635,  636. 
assurance,  206,  417,  430,  431,  438,  441, 

444,  445,  468,  489.  493, 499,  512.  520,  549, 

554. 
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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Christian,  backsliding  and  returning,  827- 
832,  8:_i6. 
baptized,  7.02-778. 
bearing  the  cross,  200,  502,  564,  570,  713, 

715,  754,  776. 

shame  for  Christ,  570,  713,  715,  716, 
3,  776. 
benevolence,  639,  643-645.  548,  649 

,.    E88EDNE8S   OK   CHRIS- 
TIANS. 

boldness,  42'.'.  703,  704,  7"';.  707.  710-719. 
breathing  after  Christ,  518,  519,  553,  558, 

669,  575. 
breathing  after  God,  29, 132,  133,452,506, 

614-516. 
brotherhood,  638,  640-642,  647. 
burial  of,  y4u.  941.  944.  945,  947.  948. 
cared   for   bv  God,  30,  121,  127,  142,  154- 

165,  6S9,  691-694. 
casting  care  on  God,  31,  658,  661,  6S0, 

681. 
chastened,  490,  673. 
choosing  Christ,  31,  390,  391,  394,  399. 
chosen  by  Christ,  172,  392,  471.  540,  552, 

782. 
cheered  by  God's  presence,  506,  508,  514- 

516,  545. 
Christ    the   boast  of,  417,  419,  425,  456, 

546. 
joy  of,  92,  191, 195,  488-521. 
strength  of,  396,   408,  412,  414.  415, 

418,  423.  438,  440.  444.  445,  447.  523. 
communing  with  Sod,  29,  105,  577-595, 

613. 
.     communion,  637,  638,  640,  642,  647. 

compassion,  198,  639,  641,  643,645,646, 

648,  649.  653,  654. 
conduct,  198,  609.  627,  629,  634,  636. 
conflict,  349,  352-354,  361,  567,  575,  596, 

902,  613,  615,  622,703-720. 
conqueror,  703, 704, 706-709, 7 11-715, 718. 
consecration,  228,  240,  557-576. 
courage,  444,  449,  703,  7o6,  707,  710,  712- 

716,  720. 

dead  to  Bin,  419.  G13,  623,  627. 

death  of,  939-948. 

delighting  in  Christ.     See  Christ. 

delivered.  121.127.  502.  543,  671. 

diligence,  705,  706,  709-711,  714. 

example.  634. 

fellowship,  584,  640-642.  751,  838-841. 

fldelity,  557-576,  629,  695,698,701,704- 

707,  710-7 20. 
gentleness.  198-200,  202,  206. 
paces.  203,  214,  607.  610,  619,  636,  644. 
imitating  Christ,  202,  203,  205,  206,  562, 

,  610,  648,  653,  709. 
importunity,  588,  590,  593,  595. 
indebtedness,  20,  23,  462,  466,  527,  528, 

533,  536-539,  540-549. 
interceding,  650-652,  054. 
joy,  •  i24,  528,529,714. 

king  and  priest,  27! 
fomenting  absenee  oi   Christ,  518,  595, 

616,  622 
coldness,  I  2  -32. 

indwelling  Bin, 349,  363,  366,  360, 361- 

363,  623-621 
leaving  all  for  Christ,  558,  564 

612-614,  618-621. 
life,  501. 

living  by  faith,  I  J 
looking   unto  Jesus,  412,  423,  140,  444. 

445.  452,  457,  460 


Christian  love,  637-649. 

meekoesB,  198,  199,  202,  203,  623. 
obedience,  390-395,606,633-636,  753,757, 

7  60,  762. 
parting  with  the  world,  512,557,558,573, 

611-615,  617-620,  026. 
pardon,-,!.  398,  488-490,  501,  505,522,539, 
554. 

.    100,  422,  496,  49-. 
714. 
perseverance,  523,  526,  531,  532, 

549,  552,  556,  741. 
pilgrim,   105,  200,  440,010,693,69  4,974, 

'.'77.  978,  987,  990. 
pleading  Christ's  merits,   396,  401,  403, 
404,  416,  419,  422,425,427-432,  434,  439, 
441-444. 
pleading  promises,  407-409,  447,  588,  590, 

820. 
ra,e,  437,706,711,  712. 
renouncing  the  world,  557,  558,  563-566, 

573,  611,  619,  621. 
re>t.    See  Rest  in  Christ. 
returning  to  God,  12s.  829,  830,  836. 
sat.  tv.  25,  31,  109,  127,  411,  413-415,  42?!, 

4:>,  44  4-4-47. 
Bteadfastni  ss.  415.  421,  452,  512,  514,  557- 

561.  564,  566,  573. 
sorrow,  628,  045,  046,  653. 
submission,  684-692. 
sympathy,  637-642,  045-649. 
triumph.  169,  420,  434,  451,  456,  524,  528, 

933,  935. 
trust,  410-452,  655-694. 
union,  637,  638,  640,  642. 
walking  with  God,  020. 
watchfulness,  704-706. 
Church,  afflicted,  745-748,  750. 
beautiful,  736,  742.  744. 
beloved,  736,  741,  74:;.  740. 
Christ's  abode,  739,  740,  742,743. 
bride,  270.  741.  991,  997. 
(  in  i-t  the  foundation,  738,  742,  743. 
head,  741.  75". 

delight  in,  736,  739,740,741,744. 
deliverance  of.  747,  748,  750. 
fellowship  with,  751. 
God  in.  736,  742.  743,  748. 
glory  of,  736,  739,  742. 
love  to,  637. 

members  welcomed,  838-840. 
one.  7:;'.'.  745. 
officers  of.  801-811. 
ordinances  of,  752,  778,  779,  799. 
pilgrim,  745. 

Bafety  of,  737,  740.741.743,747. 
Cleansing  blood,  230,  238,  240,  390,  392,395, 
397,  408,  416,  421,  433,  4:;.'.,  , 
494,  522,  781,  791,  797. 
Close  of  worship,  v! 

Cloud  of  witm .  708,  7o'.'.  711, 

Cloud-.  Christ  coming  in,  958,  965,  992. 
Coldness  lameuted,  628,  781,  S28-&0,  *::_>. 
Comfort   in   trouble,   153,   154,  157,  160,  102, 

683. 
Comfort-  from  former  mercies,  556,  671. 

lost,  lameuted,  626,  815,  B16,  B2S 
Comforter,  the,  287 

587,  605,  662,  70s. 
Coming  id  <  hrist,  184-191,  831. 

to  Chi 
Commission,  Christ's    5 
Communion  at  tli-  Lord's  table, 


2zi 


591 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Communion  of  saints,  637,  638,  640,  642,  647. 
with  Christ.    See  Christ. 

God,  29,  46,  54,  58,  68,  578,  580,  584, 
585,  595. 
Compassion  of  Christ.     See  Christ. 
Christians',  635-648,  653. 
God,  109,  125,  126,  178. 
Completeness  in  Christ,  429,  443,  447.  524, 

789. 
Condemnation,  justice  of,  acknowledged,  320, 

351-363. 
Condescension  of  Christ,  198,  202,  203,  208. 
Condescension  of  God,  28,  107.  347,  521. 
Confession  of  sin,  349-363,  623-626,  628,  835. 
Confidence,  filial,  411,  521. 

in  Christ,  410-452. 
Conflict,  Christian,  703-714,  717-720. 
Conformity  to  Christ,  596-636. 

desires  for.  436,  596,  600,  601.  603,  607, 
609,  610,  613,  615,  620.  626,  635,  636. 
Conqueror,  Christ  the,  231,  237,  238,  245-248, 
250,  277,  278,  282,  283,  394,  487,  492. 
the  Christian,  703,  704,  706-712,  714,  715, 
718-720. 
Conscience  unawakened,  319,  539,  547. 

peace  of,  398.  419,  420,  428,  433,  447,  496. 
Consecration,  entire,  557-561. 
prayer  for,  569,  575. 
grateful,  561,  563,  567,  572. 
Contentment,  657-659,  670,  681,  684-686,  693. 
Contrihution,  576,  643-645,  648. 
Convention,  886. 
Convert's  choice,  762,  841. 
prayer  for.  842. 
welcomed,  838-840. 
Conversation  in  heaven,  613. 
Conversion,  joy  of,  491,  502,  505. 
joy  over,  534,  042.  822,  823. 
sovereignty  of  God,  in,  172.  289,  290. 
Conviction   of   sin,   303,  305,   319-322,   349- 

363. 
Corner-stone,  868,  863. 
Coronation  of  Christ,  271-286. 
Corruption  of  man's  nature,  170,291,315,316, 

390,  536,  537. 
Countrv,  our,  890,  893. 
Courage,  444,  449,  703,  706,  707,  710,  712-716, 

720. 
Covenant,  new,  414,  448,  511,  552,  556,  781. 
Created    good,   unsatisfying,   611,   612,   614, 

616. 
Creation,  praising  God,  7,  8, 12,  13, 15,34,144, 
145. 
wonders  of,  13, 15,  111,  144,  147. 
Cross,   attractions  of.  Ill,  171,  228,230,235, 
24o,  421.451,455,539. 
bearing  the,  200,  562,  564,  570,  713,  715, 

754,  776. 
Christ  on  the,  228,  230,  231,  235,  240. 
crucifixion  to  the  world  by,  415,  419,425, 

431,451,456,468. 
Cods  character  seen  in,  139, 143, 167, 168, 

171.  235,  728. 
glorying  in,  228-232.451,456. 
happiuess  in,  240,  211,  488. 
•      repentance  at  the,  240,  405,  539. 
subdued  by  the.  228,539,554. 
welcome  from  the,  389. 
Crown  of  glory,  562,  703,  700,  707,  708,711, 

714,828,  996. 
Crucified,  only  the,  451,  570. 
Crucified  with  Christ,  513,  763. 
Crucifixion  of  Christ,  228-240. 
to  the  world.    Sec  Cross. 


DAILY  bread,  17,  18,  159. 

converse  with  Christ,  93,  96. 
devotion.  29,  31,  s6-y9. 
mercies.  17,  is,  128. 
praise,  14,  ,v6,  90,  94. 
providence,  26,  29.  90.  153,  155,  159. 
Danger  and  deliverance,  121,  127.  671,  676. 

of  delay,  326,  330,  335,  337-::4S. 
Darkness  of   providence,   153,   156-158,  660, 
667,  687,  689.  693. 
light  in,  295,  303,  660.  662.  669. 
Davids  son,  185,  190,  208,  211.  213. 
Day  and   night,  337,  338,  342,  345,  348,  700, 
702. 
of  grace,  337,  341,  346,  347,  364,  370. 

judgment,  324-326,  334, 340,  955,  956, 
958-965. 
Day-spring,  190,  598. 
Day-star,  598. 
Deacons,  choice  of,  810. 

prayed  for,  811. 
Dead  in  Christ,  513. 
Deadness  to  the  world,  557,  558,  563-566,  573, 

611-619,  621. 
Death   anticipated,   323-325,  473,  479,   923- 
928. 
approaching,  923,  924,  927. 
comfort  in,  447,  929. 
Christ's  presence  in,  447,  479,  4*3,  935. 
Christ's  victory  over,  246,  247,  250. 
early.  946,  949. 
fear  of,  dispelled,  924-935. 
friends  separated  by.  204,  937-939. 
hope  in.  929-936,  940.  941,  942-951. 
of  an  aged  minister,  942. 
infant,  949 
Christ,  2  28-240. 
(  hristians.  939-948. 
friends.  937-941. 
prayer  for  support  in,  204.  933-936. 
victory  over,  231,  246,  247,  434,  4i7,  499, 
941). 
Debt  paid,  381,  422. 
Debtors  to  divine  mercy,  26,  28,  462,  466,  527, 

528,  :>:;:;.  536-539,  540-549. 
Decision  called  for,  323,  326,337,340,  345.346, 

371. 
Decrees  of  God,  156,  158,  172,  286,  537,  540, 

683. 
Declension  deplored,  815,  818,  824,  826,  831, 

834. 
Dedication  hymns,  800-869. 

personal.  228,  •_'4().  557-576. 
Defence.  God  a,  120-124. 
Delay  dangerous,  326.  330,  335.  337,  348. 
Delight  in  Christ,  173-181,  233,  235,  440,  447, 
451,  456.  463,  469,472-475,481,485,487, 
504,  522. 
God,  117.  121.  128,  M4-516.  520,  629. 
Scripture,  722.  724,  727.  729-7:13. 
worship,  2,  3,  5.  16.  29,  31. 
Deliverance  from  affliction,  121,  12S,  160,  161, 
462.1171. 
Bin,  233,  238,  239,  290,  291,  410-413,  416- 
419,  421.  441-444. 
Deliverer,  Christ  our.     See  Christ. 
Departure  from  God  lamented,  626,  628,  827. 

529.  830,  836. 
Dependence Christ.  204,  360,  370,  3*0,  381, 

387,  396,  400,  401,  404,  V4,  417,  421- 
436. 
on  God,  35,  120.  155,  159-162,  354. 

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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Dependence  on  the  Holy  Spirit, 287-291,  297- 

Depravity,  170,  291,  315,  316,  390,  536,  537. 
Despondency    reproved,    657,  658,    669,   677- 

679. 
Despair  checked,  551. 
Devotion,  daily.  29,  31,  86-99. 

enjoyment  in,  36,  67-69,  578,  581,  5S5. 

languor  in,  7:;,  'J98.  776. 
Diligence,  Christian,  705,  7o6,  709-711,  714. 
Direction,  providential,  25,  26,  29,159,163- 

165.  634. 
Disclaiming  human  merit,  120,422,424-427, 

44::. 
Dismission,  hymns  for,  81-85. 
Divinity  of  Christ.     See  Chkist. 
Dominion  of  Christ,  10.  29.  872.  876. 
Door,  Christ  standing  at  the,  369,  379,  391. 

of  mercy,  385. 
Drawing  ni^'h  to  God,  29,  35,  58,  68,  340,  347, 

351,  352,  355,  362,  363. 
Duties.  Christian,  203.  206,  629-631,  633-636. 
Dwelling  with  God,  105,  120,  122,  127. 
Dying  Christian.  925,  929-935. 


EARLY  death,  946,  949. 
piety,  650-652. 
worship,  60,  86,  88,  92. 
Earnestness,  695,  696,  698,  700-707,  710,  714, 

717-719. 
Earth's  response  to  heaven,  24. 
Efficacv  of  the   blood  of  Jesus,  237-210,  340, 

360,  362,  365,  368,  370,  389,  410.  411,414, 

416,  419.   431,   443.  461,  474,  499,  505, 

518.  522.  524.  542. 
Election,  138,  172.  471,  527,  530,  536,  537,  540, 

551,  552,  977. 
Encouragement,  123.  126.  127,  373,  377. 
Enemies,    victory    over,    121,    127,   495,   707- 

72". 
Entire  surrender,  228,  394,  405,  407,  557,  558, 

561,566,568,569,571. 
Enjoyment  in  devotion,  36,  67-69,  578,  584, 

Enjoyment  of  Christ's  love,  469.  472,  478, 4S7- 

492. 
Eternity  contemplated,  115,326,  328,960,964, 
965. 
of  God,  101,  120,  122,  129,  131,132,  916, 
921. 

heaven.  967.  97o.  973,  974,  982. 
Evening  hymns,  93-99,  586. 

Lord's  Day,  54. 
Exaltation  of  Christ,  4,  10,  267,  273,  276,  277, 
279. 
saints  in  heaven,  708,  709,  711,  739. 
Example.  198,  203,  205,  206,  219,  609,  610,  648, 
653. 
of  Christ,  198-203,  205,  206,  219. 
of  faith.  708,709. 
Excellence  of  Scripture,  721-725,  727-735. 
Experience,  testimony  of,  127. 


FAITH,  act  of.  390-409,417,426,429,435,448, 
460,  673. 
beholds  things  unseen,  667. 

effects  of.  112.  4.",8.  673. 
excellence  of,  459. 


59 


Faith,  exercised,  153,  155,  147. 

fight  of.  706,  707,  7U9,  710,  717. 
gift  of  God,  4o2. 
in  Christ,  :;:i4-;37,  439-447. 
joy  of,  458,  667. 
living  and  dead.  630. 
prayer  for,  402,  457,  460,  674. 
rich  in.  610. 
shield  of.  706.  710. 
triumph  of,  667. 

walking  by,  112,  153,  155,  157,  159,  667. 
work  of,  45s. 
Faithfulness  of  Christ,  286,  409,  430,  446,447, 
452.  499,  52:;. 
God,  25,  118.  123,129,130,155. 
Fall  of  man.  315,  316.  :;17,  390. 
Falling,  kept  from,  668. 
Family  of  Cod.  739,  967,  977. 
relation,  650-65^2,  736. 
songs,  90-92,  97-99. 
Fasting.  894-897. 

Fatherhood  of  Cod.  34.  117,126, 128, 136,154, 
162,  417,  444.450.  4>>4.521,  548,720,792, 
798,  977,  981,  983,  986. 
Favor  of  God  preferred,  31.  614,  615. 
Fear  of  death  dispelled.  924-935. 

God,  22,  :J5.  103,  104,  106,  108. 
Fears  banished,  127,  209,  233,  419,  439,  444, 

445,  447,  449,  495.  055-683. 
Feast,  gospel,  336,  366,  367. 
Fellowship,  Christian,  584,  640-642,  751,  838- 
841. 
hand  of,  838-842. 
with  Christ,  501,  552.  608,  6:30. 
Fervency  desired,  7:;.  v;.  299,  6-J2. 
Fight  of  faith,  7u6.  707,  709,  710,  717. 
Filial  confidence.  41 1.  ."-Jl . 
First  love,  491,  5o."».  518,  626,  766. 
Fleeing  to  Christ  for  salvation,  :!90-409. 

in  sorrow,  204,  584,  655-683. 
Following   (  hrist,    199.   202,   203,    205,    206, 
558,   562,   564,   570,   609,  610,  648,  053, 
701. 
Forbearance,  Divine,  122,  125,  129,  501. 
Forerunner,  Christ's,  197. 
Foretaste  of  heaven,  42.  56,  59,  67.  68,  614. 
Forgiveness,  Divine,  122,  125,  129,  501. 
joy  of,  398,  467,  4sv 
Bought,  351-363,  393,  399,  400,  403,  406, 

409. 
through  Christ,  221.  2:;:;.  236.  410.  467. 
Formality    lamented,  298,  299,  301,^03,305, 

349. 
Forms,  outward,  vain.  290,  316,  791. 
Forsaking  all  lor  Christ,  394,  417,  425. 
Foundation,  Christ  the.  414.  429,  459,  678. 
Fountain  for  sin,  239,  410,  416.  484. 
Frailty,  human.  101,  126,  916-923. 
Freedom    from   condemnation,   411,  422,  427, 
429.  4:;4.  439. 
from  sin.  404.  419.  428.  435. 
Free  grace,  2s,  368,  4o7,  42s. 
Friend,  Christ  a,  2:::;.  241.  212.  403.  407.  418, 
4:;7.  488,  495,  498,529,  535,560, 
784,  796. 
FriemN  i„  leaven,  937-939,940,943,  944,  946, 

9.'.o,  951. 
Fruits  oi  th.-  Spirit,  630,  634-649. 
Fulness  of  Christ,  169,  179.  •_':;:;.  2 

410,  411,  423,  428,  439.  44:;,   447,458, 
484,    185,  507,   524,   529,   5:, J.  56s,  604. 
617. 
Funeral  bymns,  916-954. 
Future,  ignorance  of,  606,  684,  691. 
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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


GAIN  to  die,  571. 

Garden,  the  spiritual,  823. 

Garments  of  salvation,  390,  434,  528,  529,  680, 

739.     See  Christ. 
Gate  of  mercy,  588. 

the  strait,  631,  633. 
Generosity,  639,  643-645.  648,  649. 
ientleness  of  Christ,  198-200,  202,  203. 
lethsemane,  216-219. 
lift,  the  unspeakable,  166,  168. 
•ilory  of  Christ,  10,   174,   176,  177,  181,  190, 
195,  202,  229,  231,   252,  258,  259,  262, 
273-27  s. 
God,  8,  15,  21,  26,  110,  118,  129,  147,  235, 

697. 
latter-day,  870-876,  878-880. 
Glorying  in  the  cross,  228,  235,  425,  456. 
God,  all  in  all,  484,  505,  506,  514,  524,  662, 
781. 
all-sufficient,  124,  127. 
almighty,  21,  111,  148. 
all  things  of,  7. 
ancient  of  days,  21. 
ark  of  safety,  385. 
author  of  salvation,  21, 129,  166-170,  229, 

235 
benevolent,  25,  34,  37,  111. 
blessings  of,  everywhere,  116. 
breathing  after,  128,  132.  133,  600. 
cares  for  saints,  21,  30,  33,  37,  127. 
character  of,  seen  in  the  gospel,  167,  168, 

235,  721.  722,  724,  728. 
communion   with,   58,   68,   95,  578,  586, 

594. 
compassion  of,  28,  166,  170,  232. 
condescension  of,  107,  151. 
confidence  in,  21,  153-162. 
creator.  12, 15,  23,  34, 36,  37,  111,  122, 144- 

147,  401. 
decrees  of,  156,  158,  172,  286.  540.  683. 
defender,  21,  149,  151,  155,  160. 
delight  in,  121,  128,  514-516,  520,  629. 
deliverer,  120,  127,  128,  155, 160,  161,  462, 

671. 
dominion  of,  8,  12,  14S-152. 
dwelling  with  his  people,  120,  127. 
eternity  of,  100,   120,  122,  129,  131,  132, 

916,  921. 
exalted,  20,  32. 
faithful,  129, 131,  155. 
family  of,  739,  967,  977. 
father,  30,  117,  132,  148, 151,  154,  162. 
forbearance  of,  122,  125,  129,  501. 
friend,  21,  118,  130, 151. 
glorious,  9, 10,  13.  21, 129. 14S. 
glory  displayed  in  the  heavens,  144,  145, 

235. 
good,  24,  25,  109,  111,  114,  123,  124,  401. 
governor,  15.  35,  129.  14S-152. 
gratitude  to,  7,  9,  11.  2D,  25,  28,34,37, 

102,  115,  124,  125,  166-169,  462. 
great,  8.  34,  37,  122. 
guardian,  121,  127,  155. 
guide,  156,  161,  506,  657. 
hearer  of  prayer,   19,  30,  578,    580-585, 

595 
help  of  his  saints,  31,  33,  121,  127,  160. 
hiding  himself,  153. 
holy,  11,38,132-134,150. 
hope,  506. 

incomprehensible,  1">:;,  156,  157,  158. 
infinite,  101,  llo,  12.'.  156,  157. 


God,  joy  in,  16,  20,  34,  37, 121,  124, 149,  506, 
511,  520. 
judge,  150. 
just,  Us. 

kind,  102,  125,  154. 
long  suffering,  35,  124,126. 
love,  140,  142.  286. 
love  of,  34.  37,  109,  114, 117,  118,  123, 130, 

135-139,  143,  167. 
majesty  of,  8,  20,  148-152. 
merciful,  12,  28,  113,  114,  117-119,  125, 

126,  166,  170. 
most  high,  7-9,  1 18-152. 
omnipotent,  16,  150. 
omnipresent.  12,  105,  106,  10S,  116. 
omniscient,  103,  104,  10S. 
over  all,  5,  15,  35,  116,  151, 152. 
patient,  28,  126. 

perfections  of.  26.  110,  118,  122. 
praised,  1-2S,  121,  125,  166-109. 
present  in  the  sanctuary.  71,  72. 

wi!h  his  people,  127,  160. 
promises  of,  123,  129. 
provid  'nee,  21,  26,  33,  122,  125,  153-159. 
refuge,  109,  127,  128,  160. 
rock,  155. 

safety  in,  25,  127,  129,  155,  159, 160. 
searcher  of  hearts.  104.  103. 
seeu  in  his  works,  13,  167. 
shepherd,  16,  163-165. 
shield.  21,  65.  149,  161,  169,  743. 
sovereign,  5,  10,  11,  22,  25,  35,148-152, 

158,  172.  261. 
strength,  14,  120. 
sun,  65,  161,  743. 
support,  31,  112,  127,  506. 
throne  of,  22.  120.  132. 
trust  in.  25,  109,  120. 
truth  of,  113. 
unchangeable,  130. 
unsearchable,  156-158. 
waiting  to  be  gracious,  123,  391,  393. 
wisdom  of,  151. 
worship  of,  1-39. 
Goodness  of  God,   11,  12.  19,  25,  34,  37, 109, 

114.  119,  123,  124,  166-169.    See  Atone- 

JIENT. 

year  crowned  in,  898-903. 
Gospel  armor,  706,  710,  714. 

blessings  of,  129,  235,  801. 

diffusion  of,  870-889. 

excellence  of,  139,  167. 

exemplified  in  life.  t'>:;i. 

expostulations,  323-348. 

feast.  366,  367. 

fountain,  23ii,  410,  416,  4S4. 

glad  tidings,  3:',:;. 

hope  in  only,  350. 

invitations,  361-370,  372-389. 

jubilee,  365. 

not  ashamed  of,  454,  715. 

oi-der,  744. 

originating  in  mercy,  129,  166,  170. 

praise  for.  22,  129. 

precious,  4ls.  453,  729,  731. 

provisions  of,  122,  123,  366-370. 

rejoicing  in,  16(5-169. 

savor  of  lite  <>r  death.  454. 

success  of,  15!,  870-879. 

trumpet,  365,  366. 
Governor,  God  the,  5.  7,  9.  35,  148-152,  172. 
Grace,  -".5.  121,  166,  168,  368,  190,527,528,  536, 
5  ill.  551,  552. 

abundant,  336-370,  474,  543. 
5lJG 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Grace  admired,  14,  19, 124,  167,  229. 
almighty,  178. 
change  effected  by,  502. 
day  of,  22,  35,  330,  337-342,  344-348. 
desired,  230. 
exalted,  14,  124,  169. 
free,  28,  368,  407,  424,  428,  527. 
heirs  of,  290. 
immutable,  523,  552,  556. 
miracle  of,  4ti7,  4s  s. 
praise  for,  19,  35,  124,  166-169,467,488, 

536,543,  651. 
preserving.  400,  556. 
provisions  of,  19,  110,  119, 123, 124, 167- 

169. 
quickening,  290,  292,  304,  624. 
reclaiming,  129. 
relying  on,  2,  543,  594,  596. 
riches  of,  474. 
salvation  by,  24,  124,  170,  229,  235,  424, 

467,  488,  536. 
sovereign.  35,  129.  138.  172,  471,  527,  530, 

536,  537,  540.  551,  552,  977. 
sufficiency  of,  169,  179,  617. 
supporting,  112,  490,  664. 
throne  of,  20.  120,  181,  577,  580,  595. 
unfailing,  169,  414. 
Gratitude  to  Christ,  10,  228,  230-234,466,522- 

525.  542,  551. 

God,  7,  9,  11,  20,  25,  28,  34,  37,  102, 

115.  124,  125,  106-16'.),  402. 
sacrifice  of,  102,  546,  567.  639. 
Greatness  of  God.  S,  15,  35,  110,  149. 
Guidance  sought,  161,  693,  694. 
Guilt,  burden  of,  351-354,  356.  362,  427,  440. 
expiated,  228,  229,  232,  233,  435. 


HAND  of  fellowship,  838-842. 
Happiness  in  Christ,  233,  488-521. 
death,  929-936. 

God,  31,  462,  464,  503,  506,  514 
614-616. 
of  Christians,  488-491.  550. 
heaven,  966-988. 
trust,  127. 
true,  508. 
Happy  land,  845,  967,  971,  975,  982,  986. 
Harvest  hymns,  889-901,  903. 

past,  341. 
Headship  of  the  church,  195,  279,  455, 

630,  759,  996. 
Heart,  broken,  322,  349,  352,  355,  362, 
397,  405. 

prayer  for  a.  349,  353,  397. 
given  to  Christ,  228,  234,  363. 
hardened,  347. 

hardness  of,  lamented,  349,  353. 
new,  needed.  320-322. 

prayed  for.  349,  353,  354. 
prayer  of  the.  30. 

purity  longed  for,  349,  603,  617-625, 
Kearts,  searcher  of,  103,  106,  108. 
Heathen  praved  for,  875,  878,  881. 
Heaven,  966^968. 

anticipated,  56,  195,  799,  913-915, 

928,  966,  967,  974,  988. 
aspirations  for,  His,  926,  966,  974-98' 
blessedness    of,    966-976,    979-982, 

988. 
children  in,  841.  851,  853. 
Christ  in,  90s,  973,  07;,,  '.,77,  978,  984. 
desiring  a  view  of,  966,  975,  988. 


510. 


568, 
363, 


924- 
9S6, 


Heaven,  end  of  the  Christian's  warfare,  968, 
075.  987,  Oss. 
God's  dwelling-place,  981,  982,  9S6. 
happiness  of,  966,  :ni,-^s. 
home  in,  44o,  4VJ,  969,  976-978,  981,  9S3, 

985. 
journeying  to  heaven,  44o,  923-928,  974, 

977,  978,  9S0-983,  985,  987. 
longing  for,  168,  924-928,  966.  974,987, 

990. 
on  earth,  642. 
peace  of,  979,  980.  982,  985. 
purity   of,  967,   972,   973,  977,  979,  982, 

988. 
redeemed  in,  968. 
rest  of,  679,  969.  976-978,  985-988. 
sight  of,  966,  968,  971,  975,  986. 
society  of,  927,  908,  975,  977,  980,  984. 
song  of,  90S,  975,  979,  980,  984. 
Heavenly  Canaan,  966.  986. 

home,  going  toward,  440,  847,   923-928, 

974,  977,  978,  980,  983,  985,  987. 
inheritance,  918,  910. 
Jerusalem,  975,  982,  996. 
Sabbath,  56,  987. 
Heavens  display  God's  glory,  144,  145,  235. 
Help  in  affliction,  121,  127,*155,  157,  160.  600, 

601,  656,  661,  668,  672,  677,  680,  681. 
Helplessness,  291,  349,  388,  390,  396. 
Hidden  life,  441,  554. 
Hiding-place,  400,  432,  433,  524,  527. 
High  Priest,  204,  267,  269,  270. 
Holiness  of  God,  14,  38,  132-134. 
partakers  of,  132. 

prayed  for,  132,  133,  230,  240,241,298- 
3U5,  486,  559,  566,  574,  575,   596,  626, 
635,  636. 
Holy  Scripture,  delight  in,  722,  725,  726,  730- 
7:;:;. 
excellence  of,  721,  723,  729,  734,  735. 
love  to,  724,  729,  731-7-':3. 
superiority  of,  722,  723,  727,  734. 
Holy  Spirit,  287-305. 

adored,  1,  287,  306-314,  1000. 
anointing  of  the,  304. 
breathiugs   after,  289,  291-293,  295- 
305,312,314. 

the  comforter,  292,  294,302,  304,  587, 
605,  977. 

dependence  on,  291. 
earnest  of.  288,' 289.  294,  296. 
enlightening,  287,  291,  295,  300,  302, 
303,  305. 

entreated,  292,    293,    295-305,    626, 
825. 

grieved.  293,  626.  699. 
guide,  288,  295,  300,  303. 
illuminating,  287,  292,  295,  296,  300, 
302,  305. 

indwelling,  292,  294,  480. 
interceding,  583,  997. 
invoked,  202.  295-305,  312,314,420, 
767,  775-778,  798,  821,   822,   800,  862, 
867. 

love  to.  470. 
near,  292,  324. 

pleading  the  promise  of,  301. 
quickening,  289,  2:)".  290.  312,  o-_>.'>. 
regenerating,  2-7.  290,291,298,303; 
312.  315. 

sanctifying,  287,  291,  302-305.  314, 
471. 
sovereign,  289,  290,  291. 
witnessing,  29JJ,  741. 


5U7 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Home  in  heaven,  440,  489,  909,  976-978,  981- 
983,  985. 
missions,  882,  883,  890-893. 
Hope,  an  anchor,  414,  446. 
Christ  our.     See  Christ. 
glorious,  489,  640. 
in  God,  127,  153,  155. 
death,  929-936,  940-951. 

trouble,  155,  160. 
rejoicing  in,  489,  490,  493,  407,  500. 
Hopes,  self-righteous,   renounced,   412,  414, 

420. 
Hosanna,  184,  1S7,  190.  213,  413,  415,  760. 
louse  of  God,  58,  61,  62,  64-66,  70,  71,  74,  75. 
.iuman   merit  disclaimed,  42U,  422,424-427, 

443. 
Humanity  of  Christ.  201,  285,  480. 
Humiliation,  public.  894-897. 
Hungering  and  thirstiug  for  Christ,  504. 


I  AM  his.  461,  561. 

Ignorance  of  the  future.  606,  684-691. 
Illumination  by  the  Spirit,  287,  292,  295,296, 
300,  302,  305. 
word,  721,  723,  725.  727,  731,  732,735. 
Imitation  of  Christ.     See  Cuiusr. 
Immanuel.     See  Christ. 
Immortality,  152,  947,  950,  952,  960,  967. 
Immutability  of  Christ.     See  Christ. 

God',  110,  129. 
Impenitent  prayed  for,  654,  814. 

warned,  323-343. 
Impenitent  wept  over,  646,  653. 
Importunity  in  prayer,  588,  590,  593,  595. 
Incarnation  of  Christ.     See  Christ. 
Incomprehensibleness  of  God,  153,  156-158. 
Inconstancy  lamented,  230,  628,  828-830,832. 
Increase  of  laborers  prayed  for,  812,  813. 
Indebtedness  acknowledged,  20,  462,466,527, 

528,  533.  536-539,  646-649. 
Indwelling  of  Christ,  96,  175,  444,  493,  594. 

the  Spirit,  292,  394,  480,  605. 
Ingratitude  lamented,  230,  827,  829. 
Iniquity,  prevalence  of,  646. 
Inquiry,  searching,  486. 
Insensibility  lamented,  230,  349. 
Inspiration  of  the  Scripture,   727-729,  734, 

735. 
Intercession  of  Christ,  363,  370.     See  Christ. 
Invitations  of  Christ,  372,  374,  378,  382,  389. 
accepted,  390-393. 
mercy,  364.  367,  370. 
the  Spirit,  386. 
to  sinners,  364-389,  855. 
the  weary,  371,  374,  376. 

worship.  2,  8,  5,  6, 11, 12,  16, 19,  21- 
23. 
Israel  exhorted  to  praise  Christ,  271. 
prayer  for,  884,  889. 


JEHOVAH.  16,  22,  34,  149. 
Jerusalem,  entry  into,  212,  213. 

■     the  heavenly,  975,  982. 
Jesus  looking  unto,  412,  423,  701. 

only,  463,  46S,  574. 

the  name  of,  168,  180,  436,  441,  444,  476- 
480,482-485,  535,  621,  794. 

of  Nazareth  passing  by,  849. 
John  the  Baptist,  197. 
Joining  the  people  of  God,  839-841. 


Journeying  to  heaven,  440,  923-928,  974,  977, 

978,  980-983,  985,  987. 
Joy  in  Christ,  234,  236,  488-521. 
death,  925,  933,  938. 
God,  16.  2t>,  21,  128,  130,  506,  511,  520. 
heaven  over  penitent,  534. 
of  conversion,  491,  498,  500-502,  505. 
faith,  458,  667. 
forgiveness,  398,  467,  488,  501. 

revivals,  814,  815,  823. 
none  without  Christ,  514,  515,  519. 
on  earth  of  God's  people,  124,  128-503. 
over  conversion,  534,  642,  822,  823. 
Jubilee,  365. 

Judgment  dav,  955,  956,  958-965. 
anticipated,  324,  325,  960-965. 
fleeing  to  Christ  in  prospect  of,  963. 

hope  of  mercy  in,  955,  956,  961-963. 
preparation  for,  962-965. 
sinners  at  the,  956,  958,  960. 
Justice  of  God,  148,  151. 

Justification  by  Christ,  245, 360,  365,  370,  381, 
389. 

K 

KINDNESS,  639,  641.  643-645,  647-649. 
King,  Christ  a,  10,  228,  271-286,  599,  752,777, 
778,  801.  810,  845,  992. 
God  a,  148-152,  172,  567,  819,  862. 
Kingdom  of  Christ,  637,  806,  870,  996. 
Kings  and  priests,  Christians,  797. 
Knowledge  of  Christ  blissful,  451,  520,  529, 
552,  573.  574,  611. 
desired,  549,  598. 
vain  without  love,  643,  644. 


LABORERS  for  Christ.  695-698,  700-702. 

increase  of,  prayed  for,  812,  813. 
Lamb  of  God,  220.  231,  238.  239,  240,  262,  27S 
275,  279,  280,  365,  368,  408,  410,  412J 
435.  467,  488,  491,  531    542,  574,  601 
626,  676,  703,  70S.  709,  790,  791. 
song  of  .Moses  and  the.  275. 
worship  of  the,  273,  2S0,  284. 
Lamp,  Scripture  a,  720. 
Languor  in  devotion.  73,  298,  776. 
Latter-day  glory,  870-876,  878-880. 
Law,  conviction  by  the,  317,  319,  420. 
love  of  the,  629,  (135,  733. 
no  salvation  by,  320. 
Life,  brevity  of,  916-921. 

Christ  the,  214,  215,  440,  478,  505,  560, 

583,  781. 
hidden, 441,  554. 
the  day  of  grace,  337-342. 
Light,  Christ  the,  91,  92,  440,  465,  478,  48", 

504,  505,  507. 
Likeness  to  Christ  desired,  596-636. 
Living  to  Christ,  228,  234,  557-575. 
Loins  girded,  706,  994. 
Longing  to  be  with  Christ,  481,  483,  977,  984, 

996. 
Long-suffering  of  God,  35,  124, 126,  857,  391. 
Looking  unto  Jesus,  412,  423,  701. 

within  the  veil,  709. 
Lord's  Day,  40-56. 

anticipated,  40. 
blessing  desired,  47. 
day  of  rest,  42. 
delight  in,  44,  49. 
evening,  54. 


598 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Lord's  D;iy.  bow  to  spend,  43,  50. 
love  of,  53. 

morning,  40-42.  44-47. 
praise  for,  41,  45. 
the  resurrection  day,  45,  51. 
welcomed,  46-48.  52. 
world  banished  on,  55. 
prayer.  17.  18. 
supper,  779-799. 

anticipative,  999. 

commemorating  Christ's   love,  779. 
781,  T84,  785,  787,  788,  794.  799 

communing  with  Christ  in,  779,  780. 
783,  788,  793,  795,  799. 

declarative    of    redemption    accom- 
plished, 781,  7s:;.  788,  791. 

feast  of  the  soul,  779-7S3,  793,  795, 
799. 

gratitude  for  a  place  at,  782.  786. 
self-surrender  in  the,  781,  784,  789. 
sufferings  of  Christ  shown  in,  787, 
78S,  796. 

table  of  the*Lord,  779,  780,  786,  792. 
Lord  our  righteousness,   390,   401,   404,  414, 
425,  429,  434,  439,  528,  529,  533,  553, 
556,  680. 
Lost  sinners,  179,  182,  196,  530,  543. 
Love  essential,  643.  644. 
excellence  of,  643,  644. 
first.  491,  505,  518,  626,  676. 
of  Christ,  173,  177,  199,  206,  228-235,463, 
472. 

celebrated,  779,  788,  793,  794,  797. 
remembered,  781,  784,  795,  799. 
Christians.  637.  638.  640.  642.  H47.  7*5. 
God,  14,  21.  135-138,   142,  167,  169,  171, 

178,  466,  537. 
shown  in  the  death  of  Christ,  139, 143, 

537. 
passing  knowledge,  549. 
to  Christ.  402-4*7. 

God,  20, 128,  141,  462,  464. 
others  for  Christ's  sake.  637-654. 
the  church.  627,  744,  746. 
Scripture.  729-733. 
Spirit.  470. 
Loving  kindness,  555. 

M 

MAJESTY  of  God,  5,  8,  35, 148,  151, 152. 
Maker  of   all   things,  Christ,  193,  228,   283, 

308. 
Man  fallen.  315-318. 
lost,  818-321. 
mortal,  440.  916-928. 
1,  4M-461. 
Manna,  heavenly,  4*3,  511. 
Mariner,  prayer  tor.  887,  888 
Mary  weeping 
Martyrs  glorified,  813. 
Mediator,  Christ,  2,  263-269,  280. 
Meditation,  9:;.  615,  7 33. 
Meekness  of  Christ,  198,  199,  202,  203,  206, 
212.436. 
Christians,  198,  199.  202,  203,  623. 
Meeting  and  parting,  912-915. 
Memorials  of  Christ,  799.  999. 
Members,  reception  of,  838-842. 
Mercies  acknowledged,  5,  2m,  21,32,34,115, 
125. 

daily,  17.  18,  128. 
Mercy,  God's,  12,  35.  114.  119.  128. 
invitation  of,  364,  367,  370. 


Mercv,  God's,  pleaded,  350-363. 

prayed   lor,   211,  399,  4o3,  404,  406, 
407.  409. 

trusted  in.  19.  420,433,449. 
Mercy-seat,  5sf.  585,  587,  593,  658,  t;72. 

Merit,  human,  disclaimed,  420,  422,424-427, 

443. 
Messiah,  213. 

Millennium.  870-876,  878-880. 
Ministers,  death  of,  942. 

ordained,  806. 

praved  for,  8o2,  803,  805,  808. 

thanks  for,  801,804,  810. 

welcomed,  807. 
Miracle  of  grace,  467. 
Miracles  of  Christ,  208-211. 

still  performed,  210. 
Missionary  hymns,  870-889. 

meetings,  886. 
Missionaries  charged.  877,  882. 

commended  to  God,  870,  877. 

encouraged, 877. 

farewell  of,  885. 
Missions,  807-883. 

home,  882,  883,  890-893. 
Morning  hymns,  86-92,  586. 

Lord's  Day,  40-47. 

mercies,  86,  89. 

praise,  86,  90. 

prayer,  87,  88,  91,  92. 
Mortality  of  man,  440,  916-928. 
Mortification  of  sin,  623,  627,  630,  631,  633, 

634,  636. 
Moses,  song  of,  275,  750. 
Mother's  prayers,  650-652. 
Mourners  comforted,  940,  950. 
Mourning  for  sin,  228,  351-354,  356,  362,  427, 

440. 
Mutual  love.  G38.  640-642,  647. 
Mystery,  687,  689.  691. 

of  providence,  153,  156, 157,  687,  689. 

N 

NAME  of  Jesus,  180,  436,  441,  444,  476-479, 

4*2-4*4.  535.  794. 
Narrow  way,  631,  633. 
National  anniversary,  890. 
blessings  sought,  891-893. 
fast.  894r-897. 
thanksgiving,  900. 
Nations  blessed  by  Christ.  4,  16. 
Nativity  of  Christ,  1*5-195. 
Nature  and  Scripture,  235.  721.  722. 
{Trace,  168,  723,  724,  735. 
declares  God's  glory,  9,  13,  15.144-146, 

235. 
of  man,  315-317.  390. 
Nearness  to  God  desired,  46,  60,  67,  132,  133, 
600. 

heaven.  924.  971.  985,  987. 
Needful,  one  thin-.  3,2.".,  508,  574.  859. 
Neglect  of  religion,  22,  35.  323-327,  333-335, 

.1:;. 
New  birth.  287,  290,   291,  303,  322,353,361, 
•7.  105,  421. 
covenant,  414.  44*,  511,  552,  556. 
creation.  603. 

heart,320-  354. 

167,472,477,491,497 
528,  5  !9,  535,  542,  .".It.  550,  55.;. 
year,  906,  9  18-911. 
Now  tie-  accepted  time,  330.  334-342,  314- 
348. 


599 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


OATH  of  Christ,  414. 

God,  446. 
Obedience,  to  Christ,  599,  606,  608,  609,  629, 

635,  762. 
Object  of  Christ's  coining,  191,  196. 
Obligations  to  Christ,  173,  174,  182,  228. 
Officers  of  the  church,  801-811. 
Old  year,  904,  905. 
Old,  old  story,  453. 
Olivet,  Mount  of,  216-219. 
Omnipotence  of  God,  16,  150. 
Omnipresence  of  God,  12,  105,  106. 
Omniscience  of  God,  103, 104. 
One  believing  look,  423. 
One  church,  739,  745. 
One  thing  needful,  323,  508,  574,  859. 
One  with.  Christ,  431,  441,  447,  452,  492,  513. 
Only  believe,  370,  371,  372,  375,  381,  422,  423, 

435,  436,  439. 
Only  Jesus,  463,  468,  574. 
Opening  of  houses  of  worship,  860-869. 
Ordination  of  deacons,  810,  811. 

missionaries,  800,  806,  877. 

pastors,  803,  807,  80S,  809. 
Ordinances,  752,  778,  779,  799,  999. 
Outpouring  of  the  Spirit,  822. 
Overcoming  the  world,  611-615,  617-619,  621. 


PANTING  after  God,  60,  70, 132, 133, 461,  504, 

600,  612-626. 
Paradise,  967,  971. 
Pardon  abundant,  123,  179,  368,  410,  418. 

free,  123,  370,  372,  375,  381,  390,  396,408, 

411,  413,  423. 
implored,  351-363,  393,  399,  400,  403,  406, 

409. 
joy  of,  398,  405,  411,  422,  469,  491,  500, 

524. 
through  Christ,  376,  390,  401,  403,  405, 
407,  421,  422,  426,  427,  447,  455. 
Parental  hymns,  650-652. 
Partakers  of  holiness,  132. 
Parting  hymns,  912-915. 
Paschal  lamb,  231,  790. 
Pass  me  not,  825,  826,  831. 
Pastors,  charge  to,  805,  806. 
death  of  aged,  942. 
ordained,  803,  807,  808,  809. 
prayer  tor.  802,  803,  808-810. 
thanksgiving  for,  804. 
welcomed,  807. 
work  of,  800,  804-806. 
Patience  of  Christ,  198,  202,  572. 
Pattern,  Christ  our,  192, 198-203.205,  206, 217, 
218,  412,  564,  570, 752,  753,  756, 758,  760, 
761,  765,  768. 
Peace,  abiding.  400.  429,496, 498,499,  500,  522, 
524,  714. 
in  believing,  384,  419,  478. 

death,  929-936. 
of  conscience,  496. 
heaven,  979,  980,  982,  985. 
Pearl  of  price,  524. 
Penitent's  inquiry,  357. 

praytr  of  the,  19,  351-363. 
Penitence,  35,  349-363. 

blessedness  of,  240,  253,  398,  415,  435. 
Perfections  of  God,  13,  122.  148,  151. 
Perishing,  cry  of  the,  208,  351. 
prayer  for  the,  1)46,  S14. 


Persecution,  649. 

Perseverance  of  the  saints,  523,  526,  531,  532, 

536,  543.  549,  552,  741. 
Personal  dedication,  228.  405,  412,  417,  557- 

575. 
Phvsician,  Christ  a,  388. 

Piety,   active,  639,  644,   645,   648,   649,   695- 
702. 
early,  858,  869. 
Pilgrimage,  Christian,  105,  440,  610,  693,  694, 
974,  977,  978,  987. 
life  a,  668. 
of  the  church, 745. 

songs,  105,  440,  679,847,978,985,987,990, 
995. 
Pilot,  Christ  our,  669,  676. 
Pisgah,  578,  966. 
Pity  of  God,  28,  166,  170,  232. 
Plea,  the  Christian's,  441. 
Pleading  the  name  of  Christ,  352.  360,  362, 

427,  444. 
Pleasures  of  religion,  508. 
Poor  in  spirit,  610. 

pity  to  the,  639,  645,  649. 
Portion,  God  our,  162,  514,  919,  967. 
Praise,  adoring,  1,  3-6,  13,  21,  25-28. 
to  Christ,  2,  173-182,  844-847. 
as  King,  8,  271-2*3. 
the  Lamb,  10,  231,  273-275,  280. 
Redeemer,  173, 177, 179-184, 187-191. 
Shepherd,   221,   229,   547,  843,  849- 
851,  857. 

from  children,  213,  844-846. 
to  God,  30,  32-34,  113,  121. 

for  creation,  7,  8,  12.  27,  33,  34,  144, 
146. 

daily   mercies,  12,   25,   26,  114,  125, 
141. 

providence,  21,  26,  111,  116, 122,  141, 
163-165. 

redemption,  8,  10-12,  27,  28,  32, 114, 
119,  129,  135-140,  166-169,  235. 
from  all  nations,  3-5,  11,  12, 15. 
angels,  9,  23,  145, 180. 
children,  853. 
perpetual,  14,  32,  33,  1000. 
resolution  to  offer,  32,  33. 
summons  to,  3,  5-12,  16,  35. 
universal,  1,  3,  5,  15,  34. 
to  the  Trinity,  306-314. 
Prayer,  577-595. 

access  to  God  by,  2,  29,  5S0,  581,  584,  585, 

590. 
after  baptism,  772,  774. 
answered,  30,  577,  578,  580,  585,  588,  590, 

593,  505. 
at  the  beginning  of  worship,  29,  39,  5" 

62,  63,  78,  79. 
baptism.  752,  758,  759,  765,  766,  768,  773, 

776-778. 
close  of  worship,  81-85. 
dedication  services,  860-867. 
parting,  912,913. 
the  new  year.  0(18-910. 
backsliders,  827-829. 
boldness  in,  5S8,  590,  593. 
children's,  850-852. 
delight  in,  29,  578,  580.  584,  586,  595. 
earnest,  588,  500,  50:',,  595. 
effectual,  30,  581-5S3,  588. 
exhortation  to,  579,  580,  588. 
eveniug,  579,586,  594. 
for  access  to  God,  457,  583,  592,  595,  674. 
677. 


600 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Prayer  for  aid,  t7.  88.  402,  404.  408 
446,  460,  462,  591,  ■  I 

■ssarance,   156,    162,   296,   568,   598, 

benefit  from  affliction*,  160,  600,  656, 

children   -.  i   i 

Christ's  coming,  v- 
cleansing,  132,239,  390,  396,  397,  408, 
415.  416.  421.  4:;::.  436,  791. 
closer  walk  with  God.  626. 
consecration,  228,  321,660,  566,597, 
599.  601-613,  622. 

contentment,  620,  684,  6S6,  688,  689. 
deacons,  810,  811. 

divine  indwelling,  44,  83,  86,  294. 
302,  30.3.  606. 

evidence  of  adoption.  162.  521. 
faith,  363,  880,  402,  666,  674. 
freedom  from  sin,  390,  392-397, 400, 
401.  406-4H9,  601-613. 

grace,  13.  103,  104.  296.  304.  305,  316, 
318,  349.  351,  362,  363,  596,  617,  620, 
624.  ■  _ 

guidance.  120.  161.  303,  326,  668,  676, 
691,  693,  694.  849-852. 

help,  203,  206,  672.  675-677,  705,  713, 
719. 

holiness.  287,  292,  294,  297,  300,  302, 
596,  598-607.  609-615. 
for  humility.  634. 
likeness  to  Christ  596-636. 
marin     -    587    - 

mercy,  351-358,  361,  363,  390-393, 
40:3.  406-409,  42o.  421. 

ministers,  s"2.  803,  808,  809. 
nation.  890-t   J 

repentance.  349,  353.  354.  357,  B27. 
.nation   to  God's   will.  688,  689, 
692. 
restoration,  827-- 
revival,  816-822.  824-826. 

tad  of  the  gospel,  870.  881,  874, 
875. 
steadfastness,  415.  452,  557,  -V'.",  567. 
support  in  death.  931,  933-936. 
the  church,  62  637. 

Holy  Spirit  291-293,  295-305. 
Jen  - 
Lord's,  17,  18. 

morning,  87.  91,  92,  579,  586. 
pri\ 

privh.  a  589-692,  595. 

t.i  the  Trinity.  306-314. 
without  <•  aping,  579.  5v" 
Preaching,  blessing  implored  on,  63,  81,  82. 
utial,  454. 
11I.  454.  455. 
Predestination,  138,  157,  530,  536,      " 
Preparation  for  death,  326, 32J 
930,  931,  933. 
heaven,  926 
judgment  324,  325.  331,  340,  B 

T  Christ  desired,  74-79,  177.  180, 
283,473,504.61 
God  desired,  105,  106,  116,606,516, 
516. 

the  Holy  Spirit  invok-  ;.  - 
r.-ali/.-d.  294. 
Presenrition  by  Christ  413-417,  430-448,  496- 

54 1 '.  6 1 
Prevalence  of  iniquity,  646. 
il,  Christian.  :    - 


'  Priesthood  of  Hiri-t.  264-260. 
Prince  of  I'eace,  27.  189,  221,  272.  975,  989. 
Prisoners  released,  1-4.  273,  321,  382. 
Privileges,  Christian,  2.  4.  16,  584-590,  816. 
Prize,  tip-  believer's,  71 1.  714. 
Procrastination,  warning  against  830,  337- 

348. 
Prodigal  reclaimed,  534.  539,  547.  792 

,  Christian,  73,  306,  706,  708-720. 
Promises,  the,  123,  129, 131. 
faithful.  123.  129. 

pleading,  407-409,  447.  588,  590,  P20 
Propitiation.  Christ,  f>'"",  166,  219,  2j1.  227, 
228-231,  264,  372,   411,   439,   455.  499, 
524. 
Protection.  Divine.  33.  120,  127,  155,  161. 
implore. I.  120,  4  3.  416. 
praise  for,  33.  115,  121,  127.  128,  169. 
Providence,    17,  18,  21,  29,  111.  115,  122,  153, 
156,  606,  681,  684,  686.  689. 
gratitude  for,  7,  21.  29,  115.  122.  687. 
mystery  of.  153,  156,  157,  6*7,  689. 
reliance  on,  155. 
submission  to,  29,  154.  158,  084-687,  690- 

693. 
universal,  8,  9,  21,  122,  154. 
wise.  164,  689. 
Provisions  of  grace,  110,  119,  123,  124,  167- 

169. 
Public  worship.  1-39. 

desire  for,  64-66.  70.  so. 
pleasures  of,  3,  5,  59,  65,  67,  69-72,  110. 
summons  to.  .'j.  5.  6,  16,  23. 
Publican,  prayer  of,  352. 
Purity  of  heart,  132. 

desired,  90.  91.  106,  132.  133.  230,240, 


241.   298-31/5,   486,   55'J,  566, 

5.<6-o2G,  6:J5.  ■ 


,74,   575, 


Q 

QUICKENING  grace.  290,  292.  304,  624. 
Spirit,  289,  290,  299,  312,  625. 

R 

RACK,  the  Christian.  706, 711, 712, 
Ransom,  Christ  our,  229.  231,  245,  4.2.  'j44. 
Ransomed  Christians,  14,  251,  257,  418, 
Raven's  civ.  610,  681. 

Readiness  for  death,  924-928,  930,931,935, 
966. 
blenese  of  worship,  11,  15,  22. 
Reclaiming  gra  :e,  12>. 
Reclamation  ot  the  prodigal,  534,  539,  547, 

wanderer,  163,  164. 
Reconciliation  through  Christ  316-311 

321. 
Redeemed  in  heaven.  968. 
Redeemer,  4.  I  •    241. 

Redemption,  2.  19,  2',  32.228-241. 

'.  -     n  iii,109,114, 139,  143, 

166-K  -    -       728, 
praise  for.  12.   14.  114.  10 

527.  :  . 
wonden 

God  a.  21.  29.  155.  1  60.  "6s.  077. 
in  Christ,  171.  240,  241,4 

'.291, 
315. 

Reign  ot  Christ,    71-286,  -72   -71. 


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601 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


Reigning  with  Christ,  273.  936. 
Rejoicing  in  Christ.  234,  236,  .488-521. 
God,  3,  16,  20,  160-166,  16!). 
salvation,  16,  169,  239-241,  520. 
Release  from  guilt,  238.  239. 

of  the  prisoner,  184,  273,  321,  382. 
Reliance  on  Christ,  25,  204,  233,235,  238,  410- 
461. 

providence,  155. 
Religion,  its  importance,  344,  353,  508,  859. 
pleasures,  488-509. 
urged  on  the  young,  848,  853,  858. 
Remembrance  of  Christ,  781,  784,  785. 
Renewal  of  strength,  28. 
Renunciation  of  sin,  228,  395,  603,  626,  627. 
the  world,  394,  396,  565,  566,  573.  611-615, 
617-619. 
Repentance  at  the  cross,  221-226,  228,  230, 
539. 
call  to,  332,  334. 
immediate,  341-347. 
prayer  for,  349,  353,  354,  357,  827. 
Repenting  sinner,  joy  over,  534,  833. 
Report  of  watchman,  989. 
Resignation  to  God's  will,  29,  153, 154,  158, 

162,  665.  684-694. 
Resolutions,  godly,  31. 
Resolve,  the  successful,  371,  393. 
Resurrection  of  Christ,  52,  242-257. 

Christians,  952-954,  957,  960. 
Rest,  earthly  and  heavenly,  56,  987. 

in  Christ.  412-417,  436,  470,  495,  500,  507, 
510,  526,  531,  602,  662,  789. 
God,  128.  160,  161. 
heaven,  679,  969,  976-978,  985-988. 
■wanderer's  return  to,  128. 
Restoration  from  backsliding,  827-832. 

of  the  Jews,  8S4.  889. 
Retirement,  29,  93,  579. 
Retrospect,  grateful,  28,  29,  907. 
Returning  to  God,  128,  363,  827-829,  636. 
Reunion  above,  913-915,  937,   938,  940,  977, 
987. 
on  earth,  91 2. 
Revival,  814-837. 

necessity  of,  815,  816,  818,  824. 
prayed  for,  814-822,  824. 
rejoice  in,  823.  833. 
Reward,  the  Christian's,  994. 
Righteous  and  wicked,  517. 
Righteous,  blessedness  of,  25.  28.  33,  37,  61, 
61-66.   70,    120,   122,  127,153,160,161, 

163,  165,  438,  445-447, 467,  4S8-521, 523, 
524,  526. 

death  of  the,  929. 
Righteousness   by  the  law  impossible,   170, 

350,  420,  425,  426. 
Christian,  390,  401,  404,  414.  425.  429,  434, 

439,  528.  529,  533,  553,  556,  680. 
Rites,  vain.  290,  316,  791. 
Robe   of    righteousness,  434,   528,   533,   553, 

556. 
Rock,  Christ  a,  23,  169,  414,  416,  438,  479,511, 
523,666,671,738. 
God  a,  23,  123,  131,  155,  506. 
of  ages,  416,  742. 
Room  for  sinners.  336.  366,  367,  393. 
Ruler,  God  a,  10,  15,  22,  35,  124,  148-152. 


s 


PABRATII,  anticipated,  40. 
blessing  desired,  47. 
day  of  rest,  42. 


Sabbath,  delight  in,  44.  49. 

earthly  and  heavenly,  56,  982,  987. 

evening,  54. 

how  to  spend,  43,  50. 

love  of,  53. 

morning,  40-42,  44-47. 

praise  for,  41,  45. 

the  resurrection  da}',  45,  51. 

welcomed,  46-48,  52. 

world  banished  on,  55. 
Sacrifice,  Christ  a,  166,  219.  221,  227,  228-231, 

264,  372,  411,  439,  455,  499.  524. 
Safety  of  Christians,  25,  107,  127,  129,  155, 
160,  169,  411,  41:3-415,   417,   428,  438, 

444,  447. 

in  affliction,  29, 153,154,160,672-678. 
in  danger,  29,  160. 
death,  929,  930,  935,  950. 
judgmeut,  957,  962. 
the  church,  737,  740,  741,  743,  747,  750. 
Saints,  blessedness  of,  25,  28,  33,  37.  61.  64- 
66,70,120.  122,  127,  153.  160,161,163, 
165,  438,  445-447,  467,  488-521,  523, 524, 
526. 
communion  of,  637,  638,  640,  642,  647. 
one  family,  708,  709,  938. 
Salvation  accomplished,   236-239,   247,   257, 
264,  389,  439,  442. 
by  Christ,   10,  14,  25,  166, 170.  213.  220, 
223,  226,  235,  248,  266,  410-435,  440- 

445,  530,  538. 

grace,  24.  223,  235,424. 
complete,  429,  443, 447,  4o7,  488,  524, 536, 

789. 
praise  for,  10,  14,  20,  24-28,  35, 129,  234, 

235,  538. 
provided  by  God,  235. 
rejoicing  in,   12,   25,   28,    130,  488-521, 
538. 
Sanctified  afflictions,  153,  154.  490,  600,  607, 

665. 
Sanctification  desired.  123.  596,  600,  601,  603, 

609,  614,  615,  622.  623,  626,  636. 
Sanctuary,  blessings  sought  in,  57,  63,  73,  75, 
78. 
Christ  present  in,  64,  77. 
Christ's  presence  desired  in,  74,  79. 
joy  in,  59,  60,  65,  66,  69,  72,  76. 
longed  for,  60,  61,  70,  80. 
praise  for,  67,  71. 
worship,  58,  68,  81-85. 
Satisfaction  of  Christ,  380,  411,  435,  442. 
Saviour,  Christ  a,  129,  179,  180,  228,  230-234, 

364-389,  410-443. 
Scripture,  delight  in.  722.  725,  726,  730-733. 
excellence  of.  721,  723.  729,  734,  735. 
love  to,  724,  729,  731-733. 
superiority  of,  722,  723,  727,  734. 
Sea,  song  on,  670. 
Seamen,  prayer  for,  887,  888. 
Searching  iniquity,  486. 
Seasons,  praise  for.  898.  899. 
Second  coining  of  Christ,  955,  956,  958,  962- 

961,  989-999. 
Secret  prayer,  29,  93,  578,  579,  595. 
Secure  sinner  awakened.  319. 
Security  in   (Jod,  25,  127,  155,  160,161,430, 

575,  670. 
Self-abasement,  170.  222,  226,  315-317,  349, 
351,  357,  35S,  363,  392,  393,  390,  409. 
admonition.  703,  70i,  710-712,  714. 
consecration.  29,  228,  559,  565,754,758, 

759,  762-761,  76(3.  787. 
denial,  631,  633.  031. 


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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Self-abasement,  distrust.  632.  720. 

righteousness  renounced,  170,  319, 

■425.  787. 
surrender,    31,  228,   394,   405,   407, 

557,  558.  561,  566,  568,  569,  571. 
at  the  Lord's  table,  781,  784,  789. 
Sermon,  hymns  before,  78,  79,  81. 

after,  81-85. 
Service  of  Christ,  228,  557,  562-566,  572. 

God,  16,  567,  568. 
Shame  borne  for  Christ,  570.  713-716, 

776. 
Sheep  wandering.  229,  547,  828. 
Shepherd,  Christ  our,  221,  229,  547,  843, 
851,  857. 
God  our,  16,  163-165. 
Shepherds  at  birth  of  Christ,  185. 
Shield  of  faith,  494.  678,  710,  718. 
Shortness  of  time,  916-924. 
Sickness,  29,  78,  125,  471,  494,  6S0,  683, 

691. 
Sight  of  heaven,  966,  968,  971,  975.  986. 
Sin  borne   bv  Christ,   220,  222,   224-235, 
368,  370,  372,  380,  381,  3V3,  408, 
411,  414-419,  422,  434-436,  439-443. 
453-456,  470,  524. 
confessed.  222.  351,  352,  355-363. 
defilement  of,  395,  399,  403,  404,  407, 

410. 

deliverance  from,  233,  238,  239,  290, 

410-413,  416-419.  421.  441-444,  855. 

forgiveness  of,  28,  166,  171,  312,  360, 

368,  376,  403,  407,  408,  410,  411, 

421,  433,  435,  439.  447. 

indwelling,  lamented,  349,  352,  353, 

361-363,  62:3-626,  628,  835. 
loathed,  355,  356. 
original,  315-317. 
renounced,  22S,  395.  603.  626,  627. 
wounding  Christ,  222,  224-227. 
Sinai,  258,  322.  527. 
and  Zion.  527. 
Sinners  at  the   bar  of  God,  324,  325, 


320, 
412, 


765, 
849- 


291, 


950. 


awakened,  318,  319.  321,  322. 
entreated,  22,  323,  329,  333,  343,  364. 
expostulated  with,  35,  327,  331,  332,  338, 

340,  346-348. 
invited  to  Christ,  364-389,  470. 
joy  over  penitent,  534,  863. 
resolution  <>r.  371,  393. 
room  for.  336,  366.  367,  393. 
sorrowed  over,  646,  653,  654. 
warned,  324-326,  337,  338. 
Singleness  of  purpose,  566-570,  613. 
Slaves  to  Satan,  814 
Sloth  deplored,  832. 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  703-707,  714,  718,  720. 
Song,   new,  4o7.  472,  477,  491,  497,  500,  503, 
524,  528,  529,  535,  542,  544,  550,  553, 
555. 
of  Moses,  275,  750. 

the  angels.  27.  132, 137, 151, 186,  188. 
the    redeemed,    10,    11,  14,  21,   129,  132, 
968. 
Son  of  David.  185,  190,  208,  211,  213. 
Song  of  the  redeemed,  10,  11,  14,  21, 129,  132. 

968. 
Eons  of  Clod,  162,450,  521,  548. 
Sorrow  at  death  of  friends,  937,  939,  940,  943- 
951. 
comfort  in,  154,  157,  162,  655-662,  666, 

675,  67  I 
for  sin,  222,  225,  226,  350-363. 


Sorrows  of  Christ,  177,  200,  227,  231-233,  240. 

242. 
Soul  surrender,  653. 
Souls,  how  to  win,  394,  455. 

watching  for,  805. 
Sovereign  grace,  129,  172,  552. 
Sovereignty  of  God,  3,  5,  8,  21,  35, 148-152, 

172,  286. 
Sowing  and  reaping,  698. 
Sparrow's  fall,  610. 
Spirit,  Holv,  287-305. 

adored,  1,  287,  306-314,  1000. 
anointing  of  the,  304. 
breathings  after,  289,  291-293,  295- 
305,  312,  314. 

the  comforter,  292,  294, 302,  304,  587, 
605,  977. 
dependence  on,  291. 
earnest  of.  288,  289,  294,  296. 
enlightening,  2,S7,  291,295,300,302, 
303,  305. 

entreated,  292,  293,  295-305,  626,  825. 
grieved,  293.  626,  699. 
guide,  288,  295,  300,  303. 
illuminating,  287,  292,  295,296,300, 
302,  305. 

indwelling,  292,  234,  480. 
interceding,  583,  997. 
invoked,  292,  295-305,  312,  314,  420, 
767,  775-778,   798,   821,   822,  860,  862, 
867. 

love  to,  470. 
near,  292,  324. 

pleading  the  promise  of,  301. 
quickening.  289,  290.  299,  312.  625. 
regenerating,  287,  290,  291,  298,  303, 
312,  315. 

sanctifying,  287,  291,   302-305,   314, 
471. 

sovereign.  289.  290,  291. 
witnessing.  296.  741. 
of  adoption,  4ol,  521. 
Star  of  Bethlehem,  544. 
Stone,  hearts  of,  332,  347,  349,  827. 
Storm,  pilot  in,  676. 
Strait  gate,  631.  633,  712,  745. 
Stranger,  the  Christian  a,  978. 
Strength  according  to  the  day,  25,  28,  664, 
678,  6vj. 

from  Christ,  664,  682. 
renewed,  28. 
Subdued  by  the  cross,  539. 
Submission,  Christian,  0^4-692. 

to  providence,  2j,  154.  15^,  684-687,  690- 

693. 
successful  resolve,  371,  393. 
Substitution  of  Christ,  225,  22N-235,  432,  435, 

442,  535. 
Sufferings  of  Christ,  228-237.  240-242. 

shown  at  the  Lord's  table,  787.  788,  796. 
Sufficiency  of  grace,  28,  129.  169,  411. 
Sun  of  righteousness,  598,  979,  993. 

the  soul,  96,598. 
Sunday-school  hymns.  S43-859. 
Support,  Divine,  31,  112.  127. 
Sympathy,  Christian,  637-642,  645-649. 

of  Christ,  2'>4.  232,  249  .  589. 

with  poor  and  afflicted,  645,  649. 

T 
TARLKof  the  Lord,  778  J 
Taking  up  the  cross,  200,  502,564,570,713, 
715,  754,  776. 


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ALPHABETICAL   INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Teaching,  Divine,  214,  215,  725,  728,  729  735. 
Tears  of  Christ,  204,  216,  2-53,  653. 
for  sin,  228,  350,  352,  3C0,  363. 
for  sinners,  646,  816. 
Tempest  stilled  by  Christ,  209,  210. 
Temple  of  Christ,  4,  603. 
Temptations  of  Christ,  204,  269,  270,  285. 
hope  in,  263-270,  445,  446.  457,  460. 
terminated,  709,  715,  718-720. 
Tempted,  Christ's  sympathy  with  the,  267- 

270. 
Tenderness,  Christ's,  269. 
Testimony  of  experience,  127. 
Thanksgiving  for  harvest,  901,  903. 
fur  the  seasons,  899,  902. 

ministry,  801,  804. 
national,  890-892,  89S-903. 
Thief,  the  dying,  410. 
Thirsting  fur  God,  60,  70,  132, 133. 
Christ,  5)4. 

Thirsty  satisfied  by  Christ,  366,  378,  507. 
Threatenings,  323,  327,  328,  331,  334,  335,  337, 

339,  341,  345,  347. 
Throne  of  grace,  29,  129,  181,  419,  577,  580, 

595. 
Tidings,  glad,  333,  364-367,  373,  381,  389. 
Time,  flight  of,  916-921,  923,  924,  927. 

the  accepted,  334,  337,  341,  342.  346-348. 
season  to  prepare  for  eternity,  337,  341, 

342. 
unimproved.  359. 
Title  to  heaven,  988. 
Titles  of  Christ,  186,  188-190,  193,  278,  279, 

283,  524,  525. 
To-day,  call  of,  35.  337-348. 
Transfiguration,  the,  207. 
Trials,  deliverance  from,  153,  155,   655-662, 

664,  6^3. 
Trials,  ended,  709,  714,  847,  968. 
Trinity,  praises  to  the,  306-308,  310,  311. 
prayer  to  the,  309,  312-314,  860,  862. 
Triumphs  of  Christ,  183,  212-213,   258-262, 
271-282,  284,  529,  710,  714,  859,  872, 
874. 

faith,  667. 
Triumphing  in  Christ,  169,  429,  434,  451,  456, 
524,  528. 
over  death,  933,  935. 
Trouble,  help  in,  31,  35,  102,  112,  120,  121, 
124,  125,  127,  128,  130, 142,  494,  499. 
hope  in,  155,  160. 
Trumpet,  gospel,  365,  366. 

the  judgment,  324,  334,  959,   960,  962, 
963. 
Trust  in  Christ,  25,  204,  233,239-241,410-461. 
God,  28,  31,  33, 112, 155,  161,  445. 
mercy,  19,  420,  433,  449. 
Truth,  Christ  the,  206,  214,  215,  560,  583. 

of  God,  110,  113,  118, 121-123, 129-132. 
Types  of  Christ,  511,  790,  791. 

u 

UNBELTEF  banished,  669. 

deplored,  460. 
.      deprecated,  452,  673,  674,  689. 
Unconverted  prayed  for,  814,  817,  819. 

Borrowed  over,  646,  816. 

warned,  323-331. 
Unfaithfulness  confessed,  293,302,  305. 

deprecated,  829. 

lamented,  829,  830,  835,  836. 
Unfrnitfulness  lamented,  73. 
Union,  Christian,  637,  638,  040,  642. 


Union  with  Christ,  426,  431,  441,  444,  447,  452, 
484,   492,  500,  512,  513,  516,  524,  552, 
554,  556,  561,  571,  608,  630. 
Unity  of  God,  3.  5,  16.  1000. 

the  church,  739,  745,  938. 
Universal   praise,  1,  3,  5,  12,  15,  16,  20,  26, 
1000. 
providence,  8.  9,  21, 122.  154. 
Unworthiness  confessed,  317,  349-363. 


VALUE  of  life.  337,  342,  345,  346. 
Vanity,  916-920. 

of  knowledge  without  love,  643,  644. 

rites,  290,  316,  791. 

of  the  world,  611-615,  617-619,  621. 
Veil,  looking  within  the.  709. 
Victorv  of  Christ,  183,  212,  213,  25S-262,  271- 
282,  284,  ;V2l*,  710.  714,  859,  872,  874. 

faith,  263,  452. 

over  death,  242-257. 

enemies,  121.  127,  495.  707-720. 
Vine,  the  living,  431,  751,  793. 
Vows  made,  102,  557,  764,  808. 

w 

WAITING  on  God,  29,  158. 

Walking  by  faith,  667,  673,  674,  691,  693. 

with  God,  622,  626. 
Wanderer,  exhorted.  836. 

reclaimed,  163.  164. 
Wandering  lamented,  829,  830. 

sheep,  229,  547.  828. 
Warning  against  delay,  326,  330,  335,  337- 
348. 

from  the  tomb,  922. 

to  the  impenitent.  323-343. 
Warfare,  Christian,  703-720. 
Watchfulness,  Christian,  704-706. 
Watching  for  souls,  805. 
Watchman's  report,  989. 
Water  of  life,  366.  378. 
Way,  Christ  the,  214,  215,  412,  560,  583. 

to  heaven,  strait,  631,  633,  712,  745. 
Weak  believers   encouraged,   269,   430,  432, 

444,  446-449,  461.  520,  556,  747. 
Weakness  of  faith  deplored,  73,  460. 
Weary  invited,  371.  374.  376. 
Weeping,  Christ's,  204,  216.  233,  653. 

for  sin,  228,  350.  352.  360,  393. 

over  sinners,  646.  816. 
Welcome  to  Christ,  876. 

converts,  838,  842. 

Lord's  Day,  46,  48,  52. 

pastors,  807. 

sinners,  382,  383,  389,  541. 
Wicked  and  righteous,  517. 
Will  of  God  acquiesced  in,  29, 154,  156,  158, 
162,  655,  688,  692. 
revealed,  721-728. 
Winning  souls,  455,  805. 

Wisdom  of  God,  103,  104,  106,  108, 110, 118, 
122,  145,  146. 

providence,  154,  689. 
Witnesi  of  the  Spirit,  294,  296,  603,  605. 
Word,  blessing  on  the,  desired,  63,  76,  81,  82, 

84,  85. 
Word  of  Gud,  delight  in,  722,  725,  726,  730- 
733. 

excellence  of.  721.  723,  729,  734,  735. 

love  to,  721,  729,  731-733. 

superiurity  of,  722,  723,  727,  734. 


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ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Work,  Christian.  695-698,  700,  702,  813,  913. 
Work  of  Christ  fiuished,  -        237,  23* 

faith.  458. 
Works  of  God  in  creation,  7,  9,  12, 15,  27, 144, 
147. 

redemption,  10,  14.  28,  166-184,  235. 

providence,  17,  18,  26,  29,  122,  14S-165. 
Workman,  God's  tru 
World,  conversion  of,  desired.    See  Missions. 

end  of,  95  ■ 

renounced,  557,  55S,  565,  566,  573,  611, 
612,  615. 

vanity  of,  573,  612.  614,  916-921. 
Worship,  ble&dug  in,  sought,  29,  47,  62,  63, 
74-79. 

call  to,  2,  4,  5.  8,  12,  21,  22,  23,  26. 

close  of,  81-85. 

evening,  93-99. 

Joj  in.  3,  39.  44.  46.  40,  53.  59,  67-69. 

Lord's  Day.  53,  54,  57,  59,  62. 

morning,  86-92. 

public.  5,  6,  11.  16,  22.  23. 

universal,  1,  7.  9.  11,  13,  15.  872.  1000. 
Worthies,  following  departed,  708,  709. 
Wounding  Christ  bv  sin.  222,  224-227. 
Wrestling  with  God,  593. 


YEAR,  close  of  the.  907,  911. 

the  n 
Yoke  of  Christ.  374. 
Young,  accepting  Christ,  844,  852. 

exhorted.  858. 

importance  of  religion  to,  848,  856,  858; 
859. 

praise  of,  213.  841-M7. 

prayed  for.  650-652,  843,  854,  B57. 

prayer  of.  Si 

-aved,  853-855. 
Youth,  mercies  of,  recalled,  115. 

z 

ZEAL,  Christian,  695,  698,  700-707. 

want  of,  lamented,  73. 
Zion.  beauty,  73o-740. 

beloved,  637,  744,  746. 

God's  habitation,  73G,  739,  740,  743. 

Mount,  438. 

prayer  for,  751. 

prosperity  of,  736-738.  743,  744,  750. 

safety  of,  74o.  742,  745-750. 

triumphs  of,  740.  747,  750. 


3A2 


605 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


The  second  column  of  figures  indicates  the  NUMBER  of  the  Hymn. 


GENESIS. 

1:2 22,146 

1:3 134 

1:16 144 

2:3 42,  43,52 

3:  15 188,483 

3:  19 922,952,953 

3:  24 2 

5:24 600,626 

6:3 340 

6:9 629 

7:  1 385 

8:22 899,902 

15  :  8 988 

16:  13 103,  104,  106 

10:31 104 

17:  18 297,651 

18  :  25   894 

18  :  26 891 

lit:  17 340,346,368 

1!)  :  22 330,  338,  339,  364 

22:  3 86 

22:5 39 

22:  14 142,  689 

22:  18 271 

24:31 838,839 

24  :  40 0ii4 

21  :  50 715 

24:63 39,93,615 

26  :  24 678 

28:  10-22 600 

2s:  15 678,904 

2S:  17 68 

2s  :  111-22 600 

31  :  12 127.495 

31  :  45 506 

31  :  1!) 012 

31  :  1,2 25,  127,  545 

32:  21...7\57S,  5s.s,500,  503 

85:  15 «(h) 

4  1  :  31 646,  650,652 

47  :0 920,923,927,  978 

48  :  15,  16 5 

41':  10 LOO,  191,870 

19  :  is 191,  112 

49  :  21 138,  MO,  411,  445 

60:  10 937 

EXODUS. 

3:5 58,50,  133 

3:  12 877 

12:  23 410,  (21 

13:21,22 601,  003,091 


14:  15 701,706 

14:  19,  20 677,  877 

15:  2 151,  666 

15:  11 110,132,133 

15: 18 ioo,  101 

15:26 115 

16:4 449,511 

16:23 50 

17:  11 585 

19:4 824 

19  :  5 129,414,448,  511 

19:  is 258 

20:  6 813 

2":  s 42,56 

20:  11 40 

20:  21 61,71 

23:13 634-636 

23:27 710 

24:  10-18 586 

25  :  17 584, 585,  587,  593 

25:22 75 

25:  23 576 

28:9-12 267,556 

28:20 264 

20:38,43 97,701 

29:  15 159 

31:  14 40 

31:17 52 

33:  11 700 

33:  14 500,  681 

33:  18 908 

34:6 107,  111 

34:7 118,119 

LEVITICUS. 

3:2-8 601,791 

6:  13 601 

10  :  3 684-693 

14:4-7 316 

16:21 302 

10:2 132 

23:  2 .>i 

25:9 305 

25:35 645 

20:  5 120 

26:  6 127 

26:39-41 351 

26  :  10-12 78 

NUMBERS. 

10:2*) 

1"  :  85,36 889 

11:  18 117-110 

007 


14  :  19 3 

14  :  21 870,  871 

14:24 601,  602 

20:8-11 511 

21  :  s.  o 388,  123 

23:  10 020,  035,  936 

23  :  19 113,  120,  130,  669 

23:  23 120 

24:17 190,  193 

DEUTERONCLM  Y. 

1  :33 601 

2  :  7 564 

3:21 8,  107 

3  :  25 031,  966 

4  :  7  890 

4:  20 74S 

4  :23 764,  809 

5:  12-14 55 

7  :  0-8 471,  530,  530,  510 

7:9 123,  131 

7:  10 330 

8:2 OS 

8:  18 21 

9:  50 530,536,  510 

10  :  17,  is S3  37 

10:21 161 

11  :  18 725 

12:9 328 

is:  15 278 

23:  14 160 

20  :  17 560,764,766 

28:  2 125 

28:  oo 017 

20  :  20 Hi) 

31  :  6 555,  S77 

32:3 HO 

32:  1 155 

32:  0 827 

32:  in SO 

32:  20.523,338,341,  313,022 
32:  10-52 034,066 



83:  12 550 

33  :  25 664,678, 

33:26 

33:  27 Mo.  160 

31  :  1-5 834,035 

JOSHUA. 

1  :  5 

I  :  -  72, 

1  :0 677 


INDEX  OF  SCEIPTUKES. 


•;  • 

14-17 938 

is  • 

3 906 

"3  ■ 

8 608 

23: 
24  : 

"1 

14,  15 129 

15 346,  347,  505,  766 

27 596 

2  • 

JUDGES. 
i  5 628 

5  • 

3'. 32,  113 

8 

4 611 

8 
it 

•  ! 

15 -351,  352,  355,  3o8 

35 766 

1 

RUTH. 
8 648  649 

1 
1 

2 

1 

] 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

3 

8- 

3: 

1 

1 

16 505,766,841 

20 659,  686,  691,  693 

12 160,  161,  655,  672 

1st  SAMUEL. 

17 81,  82,  84,  85 

28 650-652,  843 

2 23,  123,  131,  155,  506 

3 103,  101,  106,  108 

9...127,  155,  160,  161,  169 

10 151,  152 

25 317,  325 

1 725,729,733 

9 557,563 

18...684, 686,  688,  690,  691 

9 707,  714,718 

18 837 

5 
6 

7 
8 
12 
1  | 

4 149,747 

20 317,325 

12 596,907 

3 650,  651 

10 353,356 

6 112,  127 

M 

29 009 

16 

7 104 

17 
17 
20 
20 
2 1 

45 445,  449 

47 101,  110 

3 917,919,922 

17 638,640 

16   17 827 

'>-, 

29! 658 

"(i 

(j 120  694 

1 

2d  SAMUEL. 
26 638 

2 
4 

7 

5,  6 639,  648,  649 

:9 794 

•  8 115 

7 
7 
7 

7 

7 

10 884,889 

:  14,15 547,597 

:  18,  19 93,471,540 

22 107,111,740 

•  23  24 890 

7 
g 

:  28',  29 123,  124,  131 

•  1 641,  645 

10 
12 
12 
14 
15 

r> 

:  12 715,718,720 

:  13 319,  355,  356 

:23 917,927,937 

:  14 916,919,920 

15 701,705,994 

•  21 841 

15 

22 
22 
22 
22 
32 

:  26 681,  686,  088-692 

:  2 23,  123,131,  155,506 

:  3 149,  161,  169,743 

:  3 109,  127,  1G0 

:4 11,14,20 

:7 162  544,545 

22:  17 478 

22:31 21,118,734 

22:32 155 

23:5 414,448,511 

24:  14 686,688,090 

1st  kings. 

2  :  2 700,  702,  707,  718 

3:  9 623,651,652 

5:  5 sol,  sos 

8:  11 862,867 

8:23 110,123,  129 

8:  27 866 

8:28 sol 

8:  39 894,  896 

8:51 748 

8:57 890,891 

17:4 907 

18:  21 323,331,347 

18:39 16,  22 

18  :  42 816,  821,  824 

18:  44 823,825 

20  :  28 120,  127 

22:  19 151,152 

2d  KINGS. 

2:  11 937,  938 

4:26 687,  6S9,  092 

5:  13 4,  10,416,421 

5  :  14 443,  496,  500,  505 

6  :  16 5,  120,  148,  155 

6  :  17 127,150,545 

7  :  3 325,  343 

7  :  4 371 

7:9 22,522,5(5 

19:  15 16,35,36 

19:  19 149 

20:  1 917,922,923 

20:  19 691,692 

23:  3 599,  608 

1st  CHRONICLES. 

4:  10 606,635,636 

16:8 6,10,14 

16:9 11,  13,16 

16:  10 16,23,27 

16  :  11 -.29,  31,37 

16:  12 22,109,115 

16:  15 414,448,511 

16:23 3,5,7 

16:  25 13,16,20 

16:  26 144,145,  146 

16  :  29 2,  4,  5,  8,  12 

16:31 5,10,148-152 

16:34 12,28,117-119 

17:16 115,138,471,538, 

540,  782. 
17:20 113,  136 

21  :8 351,322,355 

21:  13 686,688,690 

28:20 706,707,714 

29:  11 149,  152 

29:  13 14,19,20 

29:  14 418,424,567 

29:15 916,917,927 

29  :  17 103,104,  108 

29:  20 14,21,23 

2d  CHRONICLES. 

1:7 590 

1  :  10 596,606,623 

2:  4 861,863,865 

2:  5 147,  740 

2:  6 866 

608 


6:  14 110,113,125 

6:  18 866 

6:  14-42 860-868 

7:  1 815 

7:  14 894-897 

14:  11 402,404 

15:2 330,335,347 

16:9 103,104,108 

18:  18 36 

20  :  6 148,  149,  151,  153 

20:  12 155,  160,101 

20:  17 707,710,718 

20:21 125,126,166 

29:  10 505.608,766 

29:23,  24...410,  419,421,791 

30:  6 836 

30:9 373,376,388 

32:7 712,714,719 

32:8 109,112,120 

33:  12 121,600,656 

34:31 597,599,008,613 

EZRA. 

1:6 576 

3:3 88,97 

3:11 119,121,125 

8  :  22 152,  100, 101 

9:6 315,355,357 

9:7 894,895 

9:  13 827 

NEHEMIAH. 

1  :  3-11 818,827,835 

4:6 14 

8  :  10 488,  497,  500,  503 

9  :  5 14, 16,  22 

9:6 144,146,147 

9:  12 694 

9:  15 504,717,793 

9:  17 119,125,126 

9:  20 483,511 

9:  33 320,350,351 

ESTHER. 

4:3 894 

4  :  16 371 

6:  1 150,153,159 

8:  6 646,653,814 

JOB. 
1:  11...685,688,689,690,692 
2:  10..153, 154,  156,  157,158, 
684,686,687,691,693 

3:  17 946,947,969,976 

4:  17 158,317,320 

4  :  19 916,917,919 

5:  6-8 328,928,978 

5:  17-24 128,490,671 

5:  19 121,160,161,462 

5:  24 586 

5:  26 929,936,944 

7:  1 918,927,954 

7:6 921,923,927 

7:9 916,921,953 

7:  16 928 

7:20 350,  351,  3-)6 

8:9 905,916,918 

8:  13 630 

9:2 317,319,320 

9:4 148,151,  152 

9  :  8 144,145,  147 

9  :  10 156,157,158 

9:  12 151,158,172 

9:20 316,317,320 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


9:  25 918,920,927 

9  :  30,31 316,321,  123 

10:  1 924,928 

10:9 953 

10:20 905,920,923 

11  :  7 156-158 

12:7,8 HI 

13:  15 855,659,665 

13:  23 316,318,349 

14:  1 916,917,919 

11  :  2 918,920,923 

14  :3 317 

U  :  4 315,316,318 

14  :  5 919 

14:  14 952,953,954 

15:  14 315,  316 

15:  15 132 

16:  21 595 

10:22 920,924,927 

17:  14  922 

19:25-27 940,952,954 

22:5 316 

22:  13 103,101,  10S 

22:  21 364-389 

23:3 461,  595 

23:6 398,400,  411 

23:  10 153,490,600 

23:  12 725,7:53 

23:  15 127 

24:  1 659 

25  :  4 317,  318 

25:6 315,  316 

26:6 106 

86:  7 19,30 

26:  14 153,  156-158 

27  :8 630,631,633 

28:  28 838 

29:2 596,  626 

29:  11-16 639.645,648,649 

30:23 921,922,952 

31  :  14 317 

33:  13 148,153,156,158 

&3:24 411,422,428 

33:27,28 360,361,363 

34  :  lo 132-134,  150 

34:10 959,962,964 

34:21 103,104,108 

34  :  22 108 

34:  23 684,688,691,692 

34  :29 516,659 

35:  10 529 

36:3 32,33,36,  37 

36:5 21,111,148 

36:18 324,326,327 

36:24 3,  6,8,  10 

36:26 153,  156-158 

37:  11 25 

37:23 153,156-158 

38:4 145,146 

38:  25 H7 

40:2 689 

4n  :  1 .316,317 

42:  2 103,101,  108 

42:4 349,  351 

42  :  6 351,  353,  3-56,  360 

PSALMS. 

1  :1 489,490,517 

1  :2 729,730,732 

1  :3 25,33,  122 

1  :  5 321,  955,  956 

1  :  li 58 

2:  1 152 

2:4 148,  151 


2:6 281,284,876 

2:7 187,  190 

2 :  8...271,  279,  281,  871,  872 

2:  12 117,419,  430,  1 10 

3:3 21,  65,149,161,  169. 

713 

3:  1 121,462 

3  :  5 86,89,90 

3  :  6...  127,  209,  444,  447,  419 

3:8 23,  235 

4:  1 362,  419,  428 

4  :  3. ..448,  577,  578,  580,  5M 

4  :  1 .88,96 

1:5 31,  112,  155 

4  :  6 88,91,92 

4:7 488,496,500,524 

4  :8 96,98,99 

5:  1 577,588,589 

5:3 58,86,89 

5:  4 58,517 

5:5 31 

5:  7 57,62,64 

5:  11 21,33,37 

5:  12 65,  149,169 

6:  4 825,826,828 

6:  9 462,529,515 

7  :  1 413,415,421 

7  :9 646,  816 

7:  17 30,32,33 

8:  1 110,111,116,144 

8  :  2 841,  845 

8  :  3.  4 107 

9:  1 14,32,33 

9  :  4 150 

9:7 100,  120,  130 

9:  8 874,875 

9:  9 655,656,662 

9:  10 25,109,  120 

9:  14 25 

10: 1 595 

10:  16 14s,  150 

11  :  1 112, 155, 161 

11  :  4 61,61,  65 

12:  6 727,730,733 

13:5 415,417,418 

13:6 28,125,462 

14  :  1 315,316,318 

14  :  7 373.  - 

15 929 

16:  1 33,  112,  155 

16:  2,3 639,  645,  618 

16:  5 162,514,919 

16:  6 28,90,94 

16  :  8 418,  421,430 

16:  11 488,496,  199 

17:  4 729,732,735 

17:  5 694 

17:8 99,413,4)4 

17:  15 603,612,614,685 

18:  1 465,  466,  470 

18:2 23,120,131.506 

is  :  6 462 

18  :  30 122,127,169 

15  :  16 266 

19  :  1 Ill,  721 

19  :  4-6 735 

1!)  :7 731 

10:  S 721,725,72(1 

19:9 723 

19  :  10 7:1(1.7:::; 

19:  11-11 722.  7:;2 

20:  5 191,  197,600 

21  :  13 113 

22:  1 _ 

609 


22:3 38,  133,  131 

22:  16 221,  230 

22  :  19 677 

22:  22 645 

22:  23 26 

22:  27 S72,  S7I.S75 

22:28 119-152 

23 163-165 

23:  1 221,229,517,  843 

23  :  2 850,  S57 

23:  3 82S,  829,  836 

23:4 931,935,944 

23:  5 495,499,503,508 

23:6 .500,506,  511 

21  :  1 525 

24  :7-10 260,  284 

25:  5 ss,  5H6 

25:  11 351,356,357 

25:  12-14 517 

25:  16 625 

26:8 61,64,66,70,72 

26:<) 963 

27  :  1-3 80,495,554 

27:4 65,70,80 

27:5 413 

27  :S 450 

27  :  9 825,  826 

27:  14 681,  682 

28:  1 362 

28:6 462,578,580 

28:7 14,120,149,161 

29:  1 6,8 

29:2 21,26,29 

29:  I1...419.496, 498,499, 500 

30:  2 121,  io2 

30:  3 125,  471,  6S0,  6>3 

30  :  5 124,  471 

30:  11 118,  121 

30:  12 125,  128 

31  :  1 31,112, 161 

31  :  3 23,  131,  506,  666 

31  :  15 659,662 

31  :  16 598 

31  :  19 111,114,118 

32:  1 501,503,505 

32:  2 518,526,  528 

32:5 118,351,362 

32:7 132,  i:>3,  527 

32:8 161,663,694 

32:  11 506.511,520 

33:  1 16,3o,  128 

33:6 114-116 

33:8 22,35,  103 

33:  11 129,  131,  158 

33  :  13 103,  101,  108 

33:  18 126.  11.7 

33:  20 21,65,  no 

34:  1 28,30,31-33 

31  :  2 35,  37,38 

34  :  3 3,6,  10 

31  :  I - 121,  12S,  102 

31  :7 127,545 

31  :  s 140,  155,445 

31  :  9 126,  127 

:;i  :  15 155,  loo,  n,l 

31  :  17 121,  T>.  162 

:;i  •  1>  352,  362,363 

34  :  19 1"2.  125,  128 

35  :  is 102,  121.  128 

36:  5 Ho,  111,  117.  in, 

122-121 

36:  6 NO,  III 

36:  7 99.  113,  1(1 

59,60,65 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


36:9 214,  440,478 

37  :3 430,440,445 

37  :  1 447,  449,450 

37:7 110,548,904 

37:  16 620 

37:37 920,934,935 

37:  39 127,  128 

38:4 351,353,362 

38:  18 3515,  358.  3(53 

39:4 917,919,921 

39:5 918,920,923 

39  :  7 153, 155,  160 

39:  9 689,691,692 

'9  :  12...977,978,981,983,987 
•) :  1 462,588,671 

40:2 169,532,545 

40:3 500,524,535 

40:4 25,33,37 

40:  5 12,  13,  21,  26,  166 

40  :  8 557,  561,  566,  574 

40:  9 522,535,542 

40:  10 529,542,553 

40:  11 410,413,  421 

40:  12 351,  352,35(5 

41  :  1 645,619 

41:4 351,353,361 

41  :  13 14,20,26 

42:  1 60,70,4(51,600 

42  :  2 013,  (515,  616,  618 

42:  5 153,154,155 

43:3 70 

43:  4 60,71,75 

43:  5 153-155 

44:  23 103,101,108 

45  :  2 173, 176, 181 

45:6 174,181,191 

45  :  10 558,  561,566 

45:  12 73(5 

45:  13 744 

46:  1 160,568,677 

46  :  2...127,  209,  368,  444,  449 

46:4 K50 

4(5:5 740,742,743 

46  :  7 109,  127,  175 

47  :  2 113,  148-152 

47  :5 258,  261 

47:6 6,7,9.  13,26 

48:  1 740,  744 

48:  2 737,742,748 

48:3 740 

48:9 67,68,76,77 

48:  12 744 

48:  13 737 

48:  14 711,747,748 

50:  15 120,121,128 

50:  23 10,11,13 

51:  1 351,35(5,357 

51  :2 351,  361 

51:3 317,320,35(5 

51  :4 350-352 

51:5 315,31(5,318 

51:6 351,388,390 

51:7 316,390,395,397, 

421,  433 

51  :  8 491,  497,  500, 501, 524 

51  :  9 351,35(5,3(52 

51  :  10 322,349,353,361 

51:  11 355,361,362 

51:  12 488,  491,  518,  520. 

825,  82G,  828,  82!) 

51:  13 302,  303 

51  .  16,  17...352,  360,  362,  303 
51  :  IS,  19. ..815,  810,  818,  819 
53:6 833,884,889 


6 618 

17 31,88,91,95,98 

22 655,058,074 

3 127,130,  151 

4 209,  444,  447,  419 

12 102,  704 

1 99,413,444 

2 58,580,588 

5 20,  113 

7 32,33,500 

8 80,  92 

9 32,  121 

10 110,  114,  117,  119, 

122,  123 

11 20,  113 

3 315,  325,  329 

16 58,86,115 

17 155,50(5 

2...414,  416,  438,  523,  600 

3 109 

4 99,413,444 

8 23,86,92 

1 071 

2 155 

5 120,  155,  101 

6 120,405,40!) 

8 127,  128,100 

1 60,70,89,518 

2 67,  68,  70,  5  IS,  815 

3 521,520,507 

4 30,31,528 

5 488,500,521 

6 90,  99 

7 99,413,444 

8 624 

10 508,514,511) 

1 13,25,898 

2 578,  580 

4 70,110 

6 140 

7 147 

8 - 02,01 

9-13 114,898,903 

25 


:  11 

1 10 

13 102 

16 528,515,555 

1 816,  820 

2 870 

3 871,874 

5 20,  113 

9 903 

18 258,  25!) 

:  17 450 

:34 26 

3 155 

14 127,155 

15 30,33 

16 417,420,434 

22 26 


872,876 

5 189 

11 149 

23 31 

24 691,693,694 

25...506,512,514,515,519 

26 017,  621 

10 114,  110 

7. 150,  154 

7 127 

10 118 

1 402 

19 157 

14-16 511 

610 


79:  8 825,435 

79:9 .819,824 

80  :  3 297 

80:  14 824 

80:  18 298,299,303 

81  :  1 10,11,21 

81  :2 26 

82:3,4 645,01!) 

82:8 875 

83:  16 148,  151 

83:  17 149 

84  :  1 61,  62,  70,  72 

84:2 70,461,600 

84:4 01,70,71 

84  :  9 05,  140,  ltil 

84  :  10 05,  (57,  72 

84  :  11 161,  109,743 

84:  12 33,37,  121 

85:4 895,  800 

85:  6 81-5-820 

85  :  10 235,  781 

86  :5 109,117,118 

80:  7 655,  050,  058 

86:10 110,113,118 

86:  12 28,32 

86:  13 115,118,462 

86:  15 110,111,118 

87  :  1 738 

87  :2 73(5 

87  :3 .742,743,744 

87:4 736 

89:  I 118,119,121 

89  :  2 123, 129,  130 

89  :  3 414,418,511 

80:  11 144-116 

89:  14 123, 124, 148, 151 

89:47 917,920,923 

89:  48 934 

90:  1 921 

90:  2 100,101,120,916 

90:  3 120,916,921 

90:4 101 

00:5 918-920,923 

9i):6 919 

00:  9 921 

90:  12 919 

90:  16 817-S19 

91  :  1 99,413,414 

01  :  2 155,  100,508 

01  :  3 125,471,  680,683 

01  :  4 432,433,414 

01  :  5 444,417,449 

91  :  9-11 109,127,  128 

91  :  15 655,658,662 

92:  1,2 59,  09 

92:5 101,118,122 

93:  1 148-152 

93  :  2 101,120,122 

93:5 132-134 

91  :  7-10 103,104,  108 

91  :  12  153,154,1(53 

01  :  22 127,  128,  100 

95:  1 13,23,20 

95:3 35,  110,149 

05:5 145-147 

95:6-11 22 

90:  1 7-12 

96  :  2 89,  94,  97 

90:4 34,  37,122 

96:  5 144,146 

00:  0 65,71,72 

00:0 6,13,21 

96:  13 955,956,958 

97  : 1 148-152 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


97:2 153,  156-15S 

97:  6 721 

OS  :  1 8,10,  13 

98  ;5 26 

98  :  9 955,956,958 

99  :  1 148,151,  152 

99:3 1:52-134 

9!):  5 23,35,36 

99:  9 20,  113 

100:  1 3,5,10 

100:2 6,13,22 

100:  3 16,  103-105 

100:  i 5,13, 10 

10U  :  5 US,  119, 122 

I'll  :  1 121,124,127 

101  :  2 557,566,572 

1D2:  2 656,  666 

102:  11 101,917,918 

HI2  :  13 816,823,831 

102:  2:3-27 120 

103 28,  125,  100 

103:8 119,123,124 

103:9-11 118,119,123 

103:  13-14 125,  120 

103  :  15,  16 916,  918,  919 

103:  17 118,119,124 

103:  19 148,151,152 

103:  20-22 .7,9,15 

104 21 

104:2 145-147 

104:  24 144,145 

104:33 12,24,32 

105:  1 141 

106:  1 118,119,124 

106:  6 315.316 

107  :  1 121-128 

107  :8 11,13,127 

107:  23-30 670 

108:  1 528,542,545 

108:2 26 

108  :  3 32,36,37,  121 

IDS:  4 118,122,12s 

los  :  5 20,  113 

111):  1 276 

110:3 2S8,  289,301 

110:4 204,207-270 

111  :  1 128,  524,528 

111  :2 100,114,116 

111  :4 117,11s,  122 

111:5 25,  146 

111  :  5,9 414,  448,511 

111  :  10 127 

112:  1 489,491,500 

112:  7 127,441,445 

112:  9 till,  015 

113  :  1  7,9,10 

113:2 12,  870 

113:  3 32,  ss 

114:  5,  6 loi,  107 

115:  I. ..414, 422,  124-426,530 

115:9-11 127 

115:  15   115-117 

116:  1  121,  128,  102 

116:  2 102 

110  :  :i 351,&53,&56 

110:  1 360  363 

110:5 122-125 

110:0 121 

116:7 120 

116:8 128,531,543,547 

110:9 557,561,563 

110:  12,  13 510 

110:  H 102.  12s,  515 

'10:  15 929,933,935 


110  :  10  501,503,509 

110  :  17 528-530,  ^',2 

110:  18 li)2,  128,545 

117:  1 11,  12,  16 

118:  1 Ill,  111,121 

IIS:  5 121,128,462 

118:  0  444,  115,  110 

IIS:  S 25,33,  127 

118:  14 14 

118:  15 488-491,500 

118:24 51 

118:25 .815,819,823 

US:  26 212,213 

118:28 11,30,32,  33 

118:29 113,  114,117 

119 722,730,733 

119:  1 517 

119:5 624,  635 

119:8 020,  635 

119:9 725,728,729 

119:  10 -599,000,003 

119:11 731 

119:  14,16 629 

119:  18 725 

119:  19 978,983 

119:20 000,602,605 

119:24 .722,732 

119  :  27 .722,728 

119:32 .288,289,295 

119:33 605 

119  :  35 613-616 

119:37 615,618,619 

119  :  40 -599,  602,  605 

119  :41 609,  636 

119  :  47,  48 629,  635 

119:49 671,072,078 

119  :  50 693,  726 

119:53 646 

119:54 .724,732,733 

119:57 -514,629,907 

119:58 506,569,573 

119:60 629 

119:  07,71 490,600,605 

119:  72 722,721,7-SO 

119:73 115,  146 

119:75 689,691,093 

119:81 575 

119:  89 144,  140 

119:90 100 

119:  91 145,  147 

119:96 734 

119:97 .739,752,733 

119:  101 029,  635 

119:  103 729,731,732 

119:  105 727,728,729 

119:  112 629,635 

119:  113 733 

119:  114 432,433,527 

119:  117 13S,  111,  117 

119:  126 816,821,824 

119:  127 722,732,733 

119  :  12S 612,618,730 

11!)  :  130 725,727,729 

119:  133 013,015,023 

119  :  1:50 646 

119:  137 132-131 

H!»:  HO 729,  7:J2,  7:;:: 

119:  158 010 

II!)  :  105 196,500,  ",21 

11!)  :  170 229,828,829 

12')  :  1  121,462,515 

121 101 

121  :2 31,34,  127 

121  :  3 138,  HI,  115 


121  :  1-8 575,  070 

122 62,65,66,70 

123 L6J 

121  :  S 155 

125  :  1 10J),  nil 

120:  1 502 

120:2 833 

12ii  :  0 09S 

130:  1 121.515 

130:3 350,  351 

130:4 US,  122,  325 

130  :  5 671,677,682 

130:7 127,153,  155 

131 684-694 

132:8 861,866,867 

132:  13 740,7  42,713 

132:  14 7:50 

132:  18 747,  748,750 

133 638,640,641,647 

134 7 

135:  1 .7,9,13 

135  :2 10,25,20 

135:4 736,741 

135:5 55,110,  149 

1:35:6 148,151,  158 

135:7 146 

130 109,113,  114,  117,118 

137:1 637,816 

137:2 603 

137:5,6 037 

138  :  1,  2 25,  28,  32,  128 

138:3 121,  102,515 

138:6 107,126,136 

138:7 444,447 

138:8 440,445,446 

139  :  1-12...103,  104,  106,  108 

139:8 88,  90,586 

139  :  23,  24 626,  632,  0:55 

140:  6 450,029 

141:1 591,593,595 

141  :  2 90,97 

141:3 634,  035 

141:4 517 

142:  1 102,121,128 

142:5 127,128,160 

143:  2 317,  350 

143:5 511,518 

143:6 60,70,401,017 

143:  8 .86,88,92 

143:9 416,432,433,527 

143:  10 599,002,009 

143:  11 290,295,298 

111:  2 101,  109,713 

111  :  :: 1D7 

111:  4 917,920,921 

115 M 

145:  2 89,9.) 

145:3 110,117,  119 

115  :  8 119,  121 

115:  9  102,105,  106 

115:  10 11:; 

115:  15,  16 898,$ 

115:  IS -577,  57s,5^ 

115:  19 589.  59> 

115:  20 31 

110 33,37 

146:  1 28,125,166 

146:2 :i! 

110:5 33,37,  127 

10!:  0 111-117 

1  17  :  1  4,  21,20 

117  :_' 884,  889 

147  :  5 101,  104,  120 

117  :  s 898  90J 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


147:  14 899,900 

148 7,9,11,15 

149 3,5,6, 13 

150 6,10,14,26 

150:6 1,7,12,  15,20 

PROVERBS. 

1  :  8,  9 857-859 

1  :23 829,330,332 

2:  1-6 856-859 

8  :  5,  6 148-165,  658,  693 

3:9,  10 636,645,  648,649 

3:  12... 153, 154, 163,  165,600 

3:  14-17 508,858,859 

4:  1-13 856-859 

4:  18 92,440,465,478 

6:4-11 831,832,698,899 

6:23 721-735 

8  :  8,  9,  32-36. -629,  780,  732 

8:  1-5 364-389 

8:  12 347,348 

9:  1-5 364,  389 

10  :  4,  5 705,  706,  709-712 

10:7,25 940,947,918,  950 

10:  11,13 517 

11  :  19,  20 335-337 

11  :24,25 036,648,649 

11  :  30 455,805,806 

13:4,  11 705,706,709-712 

14:  10 655-683 

14:  34 890-897 

15:  11 103,104,106,108 

15:20 848,858,859 

15:31,32 293,450 

16:3  160,  161 

16:  10,12,13 890-893 

17  :  1 686 

17  :  10 152,  155, 161 

18:  24 265,  268 

19:  17 615,618,619 

21  :  2 104,  106,  108 

21  :  3 697,701,702 

21  :  21 489,  490,966-988 

22  :  6 843,848,  856-859 

24  :  11,  12...103,  104,  106,  108 

25:  2 156,  157 

27  :  1  905,916-928 

28:  13 349,351,352,358 

29:  1 317,  349 

30:5 727,731 

80  :  7-9 684-694 

ECCLESIASTES. 

1  :  2,  3, 14. ..61 1-615, 617-619 

2  :  1-11 611-615,  617-619 

3  :  14 101 

5:  1,  2 64,66,  78 

5:  4,5 102,557,761 

5  :  10-15 611-619 

7:  14. ...29, 153, 154,  156-158 

8  :  8 634,  937,910 

9:  10 704,71)5,  707 

11  :  1,2 648,695,698 

11  :  6 695,  (.98,  699 

11  :  9 956,  958,965 

12  :  1 843,848,  854-859 

12:  13 158,  162 

12:  14 955,956,958,960 

CANTICLES. 

1  :4 173,  174,271 

2:1 877 

2:4 262,366,367,783 


5:4-6.... 

7:  11,  12 


.293,  626,  699 
6J5,702 


ISAIAH. 

1  :2,  3 323,327 

1  :  18 239,373,37l> 

2  :  2-4... 736, 742, 745, 870-S72 

2:4  731 

2:  10-12 955,  956 

3:  10 489,490,496 

4:  6 737,740-747 

5  :  26 875,  878 

6:6,7,8 800-813,877 

7:  14-16 175, 176,  18.V  196 

8:  10 105,112,120,127 

8  :  13,  14 159-163 

8:20 722,727,729 

9  :  2,  6...' 189,  193,  215 

9:7 271-286 

10:3 329,  331 

11  :  1-9 173,  178,  282 

11  :9 872.  878 

11  :  10 532,  539,  517 

12:1-3 538-556 

12:5,6 1-39 

13:6-13 955,956,961 

14:32 737,740,742 

17:  10,11 323,327 

21:  11,  12 989 

25:  1 1-39 

25:4 155,159,163 

25:6 336,366,367 

25:  8 933,  935 

26:  1,2 737,740,748 

26:3 159,422,496 

26:  9 60,70,461,600 

26:  13 626,628 

27  :  5,  6 148,400,  496-500 

28:  12 412-417 

28  :  Hi 414,429,452 

29:  13-15 103-106 

30:  18,  19 123,129,  131 

30:  21 300,  305 

32:  1,2 275,276,281 

32  :  2 552,  662,  666 

32:8 619 

32:  15 297,301 

32:20 698 

33:  6 451,452,573 

33:  15-17 511,520 

34:  1,2 133,158 

35  :  1,  2 SOI,  821-823 

35:  8-10 412,511,520,968 

35:  10 966-988 

40:  1 658-683 

40:  3-5 197,875,882 

40:6-8 916-923 

40  :  9,  10 365 

40:  11 163-165 

40  :  31 28 

41  :  10 678 

41  :  17,  18 677-679 

42:  (i,  7 189 

42:  16 156,161,506 

43:  2 678 

43  :5,  6 873 

43:25 530 

44  :  2,3 287,301 

44  :22 166-170 

45  :  2,  3 148-152 

45:  .5-7 7-9,  148 

45  :  19 372,374,391 

45:  22 412,  423,  701 

G12 


46:  3,4 6*8 

48:  II) 153,  490,  til t0 

49:  15 137,746 

49:22 743,750,879 

50:7,9 127,4.S0,575 

51  :4,  5 235,729 

51  :  11  488-521 

52:  1,2 45,710-714 

52:7 801 

53:  1-3 177,200,233 

53  :  4-7 224,  227-238 

53:  12 263-270 

54  :  1,2 710-712 

54  :  4,  10,  14,  17 743-750 

55:  1-3 366,374,378 

55:  6,9 326,  330 

55:  11 722,  735 

56:2 12,  43 

57:  1 929,  936 

57  :  15 107,  202,  294 

58:  1-7 575,623 

58:  13,  14 43,50 

59:  1,2 222,225,395 

59  :  19 151,  247 

60:  1-3 878,  880 

60:  11 737 

60:  19,20 966,971,980 

61  :  1-3 184 

62:  2,3 737 

62:  4 742,744 

63:  1-3 284 

63:  15,16 626 

64  :4 916-923 

65:  17-19 988 

65:  24 581,  582 

66:  1,2 132 

66  :  22,23 716,  870 

JEREMIAH. 

1  :  7,  8,  17 805,806 

2:  19 829 

3  :  4 858,  859 

3:  15 800,806 

3:23 23,35 

4:3 332,343 

4  :  6 737,747 

6  :  26 894,  897 

8:20 339,  310 

8:  22 3*8 

10:  10 8,20,148 

11:4 74S 

13:  16 345,700-702 

14:7-9 293 

17  :  7,8 517 

17:21,22 43,50 

18:7-10 148,  151 

22:  10 0.9 

23:3,4 747,  8t  1 

23:6 321 

23  :  28,  29 721-735 

29:7 804,  !-21 

29:  11-14 742,7^7 

30  :  3.  8,  10,  17,  22 736-751 

31  :23 744 

31  :83 414  448,511,556 

32:  40,41 468,511 

33  :  15,  Hi 321 

33:  20,22 123 

42:5.0 599,600,029 

46:27,28 Ml,  115 

50  :  4,5 820,  825 

51  :  10 13,23.  30 

51  :  15 114-1,7 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES 


LAMENTATIONS. 

1  :  12 218,  227 

:;  :  22,  23 94,  123 

3:  21  112,  128 

;; :  25 Ill,  114 

3  :  2ii 29,  15S 

3:  27 374,  848,  S52 

3:  31-33 109,125,12.) 

3  :  40-12 128,836 

5  :  19,  20 100,120 

5:  21 297,319,829 

EZEKIEL. 

3  :  4-9 3)7,800 

3  :  is 805,  807 

8:  10 148 

8:  12 104,108 

9:  4 207,  301 

11  :  19 291,303 

11  :4 290 

It)  :8 115 

18  :  21-23 333,334 

is:  31 320,  330 

21  :  27 874,874 

22:  11  962 

33:7 805 

33:  11 329,333,365 

33  :  30,  31 051,  Ml 

31  :  11-17 220,517 

3-1:  17 395,  399 

36:  25-27 291,  298 

30:  21,32 425,53) 

36:  36 123,  129 

30:  37 5S0,  588 

37  :  1-10 312,625 

37  :9  170 

37:  9-14 290 

37:  26,  27 120,  127 

47:  1-12 366,  874 

DANIEL. 

2:  21 lis 

2:  !l  152,271,279 

2:  17  103 

:;  :  17 074,  748 

4  :  27 337 

4  :  31.35 148,152,153 

5  :  25-2S 901,  902 

G:  10  570,5-ii 

7  :  9 958 

7  :  27 S72 

9:5,8 .358,361 

9:21 581 

9:21 220,264 

10  :  19 004 

12:  2  952,950 

12  :  ■', 702,  967 

HOSEA. 

4  :  17 331,  .335 

5:  15 - 

6:3 520 

0  :  o 290,791 

i:  :  s 329 

I  !  :  0  835 

13:  14 217 

11  :  1,2 - 

II  :  1 163,  828 

JOEL. 

1  :  13 897 

2:  1 333 

2:  12,  13 119,316 

2:  17 894 

3b 


2:27 120,  127 

2  :  28,  2!) 297,  301 

3:  14 050 

3:  18 880 

AMOS. 

4  :  12 320,902 

5:  4 333,334 

5:  21 701 

6:  1 626,  832 

7:3 123,391 

7:8 US 

9:  2,3 101,  106 

OBADIAH. 

3,4 347 

17 878,879 

21 871,  872 

JONAH. 

1  :2 104 

1  :3 100,108 

1  :  6 832 

2:  4,7 

3:5 sol 

3:9 391,393 

4:2 123,  125 

AIR' AH. 

2  :7 295,297 

2:  10 395,399,409 

2:  13 161 

3  :  12 876,  sTs 

4:7 73ii,  742 

4:  10 127.  155 

4  :  12 153,  15S 

6:3-5 124,  111 

6  :  0-8 50,  M2,  :!72 

6:  10 692,  693 

7  :7 413 

7:18,  19 125,411 

NAHUM. 

1  :3 110,  125 

1  :  6 002.  003 

1  :7 155,100,  110 

1:  15 801 

HABAKKUK. 

1  :  13 132,  133,  131 

2:4 112,  45S 

2:  11 878,  88J 

3:2 28,125,824 

3:3-6 s,  in, 

3:  17,18 109,120 

ZEPHANIAH. 

1  :  12 101,  118 

1  :  14-18 .311,  9.55 

2:  3 416 

3:  9,  10 874,  875 

3:  14-17 730,  711 

HAOGAI. 

2:  4 127,  131 

2:  7 183,  184,  101 

2:  0 188,  -51 

2:  14 4o:*,  410 

2:  23  392,471 

ZECHARIAH. 

2:  10,  11 127,786 

6  :  12 189,  190 

7:  13 :U7 

613 


8:21 22,28 

9  :  0 212,  213 

9:  12 155,  100 

13:  1 410,  411 

13:  9 21,  506 

11  :  9 281 

11  :  20 132,575 

MALAOHI. 

1  :  11 875 

2  :  7 SOO,  sll 

3  :2 95s,  950 

3  :  3 596,600,010 

3  :  6 130 

3:  10 821,  S27 

3  :  16 5ss,  5s0 

4:  1 955,  050 

4  :  2 100,  181 

4  :  6 65o,  651 

MATTHEW. 
1  :21 168,  ISO,  476-480 

1  :23 175,176,  m,:^ 

2:  2 191 

2:  0 1S5,  514 

2  :  9 190,  192,  103 

2:  11 193,  195 

3:  3 197 

3:9 290 

3  :  16...2S5, 753-761, 703,  768, 

773,  775-778 

4  :  1 204,  269,  270,  285 

4  :  4 25,  001,717 

4  :  16 92,  ISO,  478 

4  :  17 333-335 

4  :  23,  24 208,210 

5:  3 362,370,  381,610 

5:  4 356,362 

5:5 I99,&54,374 

5  :  6 378,399,50  1 

5  :  7 198,  01.. 

5:  8 010 

5  :  7-9 ($19 

5:  10-12.. ..200,  202,  205,  019 

5:  13-10 631 

5:  18 113,  131,723 

5  :  is no,  lis,  122 

o  :  i  101,  loo,  108 

6  :  6 577,580,590 

(i:  9-13 17,  18 

6  :  9    117,  102,  111,  521 

6  :  10 800,  S71,  S72 

(i:  11 25,  110,  150 

6:  12 351,352,  356 

6:  13...560, 575, 603, 636, 720 

6:  14,  15 570,015,01!) 

6:  10,  20. ..611,  (.12,01::,  617 
(i:  21 (.79 

6  :  22,  23 506,570,  1113 

(i  :  21  030,  631,633 

0  :  25  657,661,681 

0  :  20 110,  olo 

6:  27  686 

0  :  2s HI,  M0 

o  :  30,  :;i Ml 

0:  32 105,  122,  162.548 

6:  33 127 

0  :  :;i 657,  050,  i;sl 

7  :7 577.  588,  5oi..  593 

7  :  s 580,581, 

7:  11 136,301 

7  :  12 641,645 

7:  13 

7:  11 631.712 


INDEX  OF  SCEIPTUEES. 


7:21 630,P,33 

7:26,27 630,633,631 

8:2 349,356 

8:  16 208,210 

8:  19 564,570 

8:20 200 

8:26 209,669,676 

8  ■  27  4~S 
9 :'  2..  "."".'.'.588',  489, '500,'  521 
9:  12 3SS 

9  :  13 102,  124 

9:  15 995,  888 

8:25 210 

9:  27 211,318,321 

9:38 812,813 

10:  26,28 444,440 

10:31  610 

10:  32 715,056 

10:  37 55S 

10:38 564 

10:  42 618 

11:5 208,  210,  610,  S76 

11  :  10 197 

11  :  28 360-374,376,377 

11  :  29 417,  410,  421,  500, 

510,  526 

11  :30 371,  510 

12:  6 173,  176 

12:  7 102,  124 

12:  8 51,52 

12:  19 198,202 

12:  29 184,300,602 

12:50 493,535,630 

13:8 (iOS 

15:  16 801 

13:  17 190,101,105 

13:23 SI,  82 

13  :  30 958,960 

I  !:  44 231,  232 

13:  id 524 

II  :  12 855 

11  :  11 208,210 

II  :  23 203,285 

11:  27 209,449,  658 

11:30 660,670,676 

14:31 208,657 

15:30 208,210 

16:3 989,991,993 

16:  17 289,200 

16:  1H 738,711,  742,  746 

16:24 200,  562,  564,570, 

713,715,751 

16:26 328,331,  360 

16-27 955,958,062 

17     2 207 

17  :  4 40,46,60,  67,68 

17:5 174,  196 

17  :  20 459 

l!i:  11 179,182,196 

18:  20 77,79 

18:  22 641,615 

19  :  13,  14 843,  850,  857 

19:  21 558,  564 

19:27 564 

19:29 192,565,572 

20:  15 172 

•20:28 177,182,184 

20:30 208,210,211 

21  :8 212 

21:9 213 

21  :  13 61,64 

21:  16 845 

21  :  19 699 

21  :  22 588,590 


21  :  42 733,863,889 

21  :  43 742,748 

22:9,10 336,366,367 

22:37 401 

22:  42,  43 190,208,213 

23:  37 340,311,653 

21  :  22 997 

21  :  30 058,  992 

21:35 113,131,723 

21  :  42 705,994 

25:  6 903 

25:  13 705,993,901 

25:21,23 912 

25  :  3 1 955,  962, 965, 992 

25:34 956 

25:40 618 

25:41 960,961 

26:22 632 

26:26-28 779,793,799 

26:29 999 

26  :  36-46 216-219,  222 

26:41 701-706 

26:42 688,600,602 

26:  64 958,  992 

27:  23 226 

27:26-31 221 

27  :35 224,  225 

27:37 477 

27  :  41-43 221 

27:45 228,  230 

27:46 227,231,233 

27:50,51 236-238 

28:1 41,45,46,246,250, 

253 

28:  2 214,  250 

28:  6 247,254,257 

28:  18-20. ..753, 758,  800,  806, 
872,  877 

MARK. 

1  :2-4 107 

1  :  9-11 285,753,751, 

755-763 

1  :  13 285 

1  :  32-44 208-210 

1:35 203 

1  :40 319,  356 

2:  17 370,383,388 

2:  20 905,  998 

2:28 51,52 

3:27 184,390,602 

3:34 493,535,630 

4  :8 608 

4  :  20 81,82 

4:26-29 008 

4  :  30,  40 209,  660,  676 

5:  19 180,  462 

6:  30 855 

6  :46 203,  2S5 

6:50 209,449,658 

6:51 478 

6:  56 208,  210 

8:31 200,562,  561,570, 

713,715,754 
8:36,37 328,335,360 

8  :  38 715,  956 

9:  2 207 

9:  5 40,46,60,  67,08 

9  :  7 174,  196 

9:41 618 

10:  14 843,850,857 

10:  21  558,  564 

ID  :  28-30...  192,  561,  565,  572 

10:  45 177,182,181 

(514 


10:  16-52 211 

11:9,10 212,213 

11:  13 699 

11  :  17 61,64 

11  :  24 588,  500 

12:  10 738,868,869 

12:30 464 

12:37 190,208,213 

13:20 997 

13:  26 958,  992 

13:31 113,131,723 

13  :  33 705,  991 

14:  19 632 

II  :  22-24 779,70.i,  799 

11:25... »99 

14  :  32-42 216-210,  222 

II  :  36 688,  60  ),  6'»2 

it  :  38 701-706 

14  :  62 958,  902 

14  :  65 221 

15:  13 226 

15:  19,20 221 

15:21 221,  225 

15:33 228,  230 

15:31 227,231,233 

15:37,  38 236-238 

16  :  2 11,250,253 

16  :  6 247,254,257 

16:9 253 

16  :  15, 16...753,  759,  800, 806, 

872,  877 

LUKE. 

1  :6 517,629 

1  :  31 168,180,476 

1  :32 1S7,  881 

1  :  33 872,875 

1  :  35 191,  196,  501 

1  :  42 100,101,  105 

1  :  68 166,  108,  109 

1  :78 100,508 

1  :  70 184,  101 

2:7 100,  103,  194 

2:8-14 185,186,  193 

2:  10 196 

2:  11 189,100,106 

2:  13,  14 186,  1S8 

2  :  20 190,  104,  195 

2:21 168,180,476-48(1 

2:  31,32 189,191 

3:3-6 197 

3:8 290 

3:21,22 755,763,775 

4:1,2 201,  269,  270,  285 

4  :  4 25,001,717 

4:  18 196,208,232 

4  :  22 198,  202 

4  :  25-27 172 

4:40 208,  210 

5  :  12 310,  350 

5:  16 203 

5:31 388 

5:  32 102,  124 

5  :  34,35 995,008 

6:5 51,  52 

6:  12 203 

6:  20 362,370,381,610 

6:21 378,390.501 

6:  22,  23.... 200,  202,  205,619 

6:  31 611,  645 

6:35 IOS,  202 

6:49 630,633,031 

7:  15 210 

7:22 208,210,610,876 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


7:27 107 

7:  42,43 467,571,  533 

7  :  17 167,  488 

7  :  50 458,460,496 

8:8 698 

8:  15 81,82 

8:  21 493,535,639 

8  :  22-25 209,  669,  676 

S:  25 47S 

8:  4S 459,460,496 

9:  10 855 

9:  23 200,562.564,570, 

713,715,754 
9:25 328,335,369 

9  :  26 715,716 

it:  28-36 2D7 

9:  33 40,  46,  60,  07,  68 

9:  34,  «5 174,196 

9:56 196 

9:  57 564,  570 

!):  r>$ 200 

9:  62 557,500,570 

10:  2 812,  813 

10:20 489,490,  495 

10:21  172 

10:23 801 

10:24 190,191,105 

10  :  42.. .323,  463, 508, 574,  859 

11  :2-4 17,  18 

11  :2...117,102,444,52l,806, 

871,  872 

11  :  3 25,146,159 

11  :  4. ..351,  352,356,560,575. 
603,  636,  720 

11  :  9 577,  588,590,  593 

11  :  10 580,  .581,  .588,  505 

11  :  13 136,  301 

11  :22 184,390,602 

11  :  28 sol 

12:4 444,445,405 

12:6 610 

12:8 715,056 

12:  15 328 

12  :  22 657,661,681 

12:  21 116,610 

12:27 Ill,  146 

12:28 141 

12  :  30 105,  122,  162,  518 

12:31 127 

12  :  32  ..669,  678, 742,  717,  750 

12  :34 679 

12:  35 701-7U6,ii!tl 

12:  40 902-001 

13:  3,5 334,311,317 

13:  6 699 

13:24 326,  337-346 

13:  28 963 

13:  31 340,341,653 

11  :  IS  489,400,000 

14  :  10 366,  307 

14:  22 336,366,367,393 

14:  27 300,  562, 564, 570, 

713,  715,  751 

15:2 364,370,373 

15:  1-7 221,229,547 

15:  7 531,  833 

15:  11-21 534,539,547,792 

16:  9 576 

10:  13 63ii,' 

16:  17 723 

17  :  1 1!»^,  JMj.  in.-, 

17:  5 73,600,601,605 

18:  1 577,  5>s 

8:  ; -581,588,593 


18:  13 351,352,356 

is  :  16 843,850,857 

IS:  22 558,564 

IS:  20,30 102,565,572 

IS:  :;5-43 208,210,211 

19  :  lo 179,182,  190 

19:  17 - 912 

lo:  37,38 212,213 

19:  40 407 

19  :  41 t\ry) 

19  :  42 330,337,339 

20:  17 738,868,869 

20  :  41-44 190,208,213 

21  :  27 955,758,000 

21:28 903,905,908 

21  :  S3 113,  131,723 

21  :  36 701-706,  994 

22:  18 00!) 

22:  19,20 779,703,700 

22  :  39-46  210-210,  222 

22:  42 688,690,692 

22:  40 701-7(16 

22:63-65 221,  226 

22:  69 271^6 

23:  23 226 

23:  26 562 

23:33 220,230,232 

23:31 198,202,221 

23:35 221 

23:44 22S,  230 

23:46 231,  2-;6-23S 

24:  1 253 

21  :  2 244 

24:5,6 247,251 

21  :  20 594 

24:32 75 

24  :  34 257 

24:51 258-262 

JOHX. 

1  :  1 174-177,306-314 

1  :  3 193,228,  283,  308 

1  :4 91,92,  138,214,215 

1  :  6 197 

1  :9 440,  465,478 

1  :  12 521,548 

1  :  14 174,  175,181 

1  :  17 178,179,  lsl 

1  :  18 139,110,143 

1  :  23 197 

1  :  29 220,231,2:19 

1  :32 763,775,778 

1:41 521 

3:3,5,7 320-322 

3:6 200,201 

3:  8 289,  290 

3:  11,  15...224,  230,  2.31,240 

3  :  16 138,  113,  106,  171 

3:  17 196 

3:  18 411,412,  111 

3:  36  410,  425,426 

4:  14 366,378,  504 

1  :  15 163 

5:  17 Ill,  112 

5:  IS 171 

5:  21 Ill,  119,  125 

5  :  2!) 951,8 

5  :39 725,730 

6:  15 2ii3 

6:  16-21 200,  2lo 

6:  20...449,658,660,670,676 

6:  27 :;2S 

6:  29 381,  112,  125 

615 


6:32 3*2,504 

o  :  :;:; 779,  780 

(i  :  31 694,  703 

6:  37 307,  370,  372,  382 

6:  10  052,953.057 

6:48 582,504,694,717, 

779,780,793 

7:68 507 

7:  37 366,373,378 

7  :  12 185,192,544 

7  :  16 499,707,510 

8:  12 478,  487,5m 

8  :  32 428,   135 

8:  42 166,  178 

8:  56  105 

8:58 171,  175 

9:  4 312 

9  :  5 92,  4.10,  165 

9:  7 208,  210 

10:  11 221,229,517 

lo  :  16 850 

in  :  27 417 

10  :  28 496,  499,  513,  .5-52, 

741 
11:23 952,953,957 

11  :  28 S31 

12:  12,  13 212,213 

12:21 300,  400 

12:  32 223,221,  210 

12:  46 91,92,440,405 

12  :  47 182,  196 

13  :  7 153,156,  157 

13:8,9 238,240,390,408, 

421,  435 

13:25 632 

13:34 638,640-642,647 

14  :2 262 

14:2,3 974,977,978,981. 

998,  999 

14:  3 259,261,500 

11  :  6. ...214,  215,412,  560,583 

14:8 168,  174,175 

14:  16,  17... .287,  202,  201,  300 
14  :  19 430,  441,  442,  493, 

400,  109 

14:  23 444,493,591,075 

14  :  26 2S7.  292,  295,  300 

14  :  27. ..429,  496,  498,  409,  500 

14:28 003 

15:  1  431,751,703 

15:  4 424,513,571,591 

15:  11 488,  19.3,  198,500 

15:  12 63s,  640-012,  017 

15  :  16 138,471,530,540 

15  :  26 294,296,300,  *  3 

16:  8-11 287,289,291 

16:  16 991,993,909 

16  :22 995,  998 

17  :  2 138,  172,171 

17  :  3 451,573,611 

17:  o 138,530 

17  :  12 552,  7d 

18:  1 217 

is;  11 686,689,691 

is  :  :;7  10,228,  752 

10  :  15 221,  225,226 

10  :  10-18 220,224,227 

19:  10 177 

10:30..    ...231,236,2 

10  :  31 239,  110,  121 

10  :  :;7 2:;"),  2 

20:  11-18 253 

21  :  15 186,  632 

21  :  17 461,  168,470,476 


INDEX  OF  SCKIPTUKES. 


ACTS. 

1:9 258-202 

1:11 955,958,993,997 

1 :  24 103, 104,  106, 108 

2:  1 822 

2:  2 289,290,297 

2:3 301,303,304 

2:  21 381,382,401 

2:23 226,227,230 

2:24 242-257 

2:33 271-286 

2:36 271 

2:38 334,313,347 

2:  41 754,762,768 

3:  13 271-286 

3:  14 242-257 

3:  19 334,343,317 

3:21 989,991,993 

4:  11 429,738 

4:12 413,414,421 

4:20 524 

4:24 144-146 

5:30 242-257 

5:31 271-286 

5:41 713,765,776 

6:  3 811 

6:  6 810 

7:33 132-134 

7:48 .77,264 

7:51 335,340 

7:55 268,271,273 

8  :  12.. 754,758,768 

8:22 334 

8:32 200,220,239 

8:36 762,763,768 

8:  39 505,766 

9:  11 581-583 

9:  15 471 

9:31 740,742 

10:4 581,583 

10:38 186,293,208,210 

10:39 228,230,231 

10:40 242-257 

10  :42 955,956,958 

10:43 410,411,419 

10  :  48 753,  774 

11  :2l 833 

11  :  23 557,560,561 

12:5 .580,588,5-9 

13:  1-3 .'.802,805,806 

13:24 197 

13:28 221,227,230 

13:29 182 

13:30 242-257 

13:38 364,365,370 

13:39 410-412,414 

13:48 271 

13  :  52 488,  491,  500,  524 

14:  15 144-146 

14:  17 898,899,903 

14:22...703,704,707,717,720 

15:  11 530,536,538 

15:  18 101 

16:  14 287,288,200 

16  :  25 660 

J6:31 350,387,411 

17  :  11  722,725,731 

17:  16 646 

17:  21 111-116 

17:  28 109,111 

17:30 331 

17  :  31 955,  956,  958 

i*:  9 441,  415,  410 

19:4 197 


20:24 942,945,947 

21  :  13 561,565,571 

21  :  14  668-691 

22:  14 471,510 

22  :  16 755,  757 

22:  21 806,877,  881,882 

23  :  14 660,662 

24:  15 952-965 

24:  16 634 

24:25 337-348 

26:5 319 

26  :  7 190,  191, 195 

26:28 338,340,348 

28:28 271 

ROMANS. 

1:2 184 

1  :3,4 190,194,252 

1  :5 800,804,806,882 

1 :  16 387,  456,  532,  715, 

716,  728 

1  :  17 424,  459 

1  :18 317,325,959 

1  :  19,  20 15,  19,  135,  144- 

147, 721 
1:21-32....315,316,318,  881 

2  :  4 140,  334,  'Alt,  357 

2:5-10 964,965 

2:  12 881 

2:  13 630,  631 

2:  21-23 805 

2:28,29 290 

3:2 724 

3:4 129,130,133 

3  :  9-19 315-322,349-363, 

390 

3:20 330,420,422,425 

3:21 195 

3  :  22...231,  255,  365-370, 381, 

398,  401,  435,  441 

3:23 420 

8  :  21 See  under  vs. ..22 

3  :  25 220,  223,  227-233, 

236-240,  380,  410, 
416,419,439 

3  :  26 See  under  vs. ..22 

3:27 422-426 

3:  29 12,  870,875 

3:31 203,607,609,610, 

627,  634 

4  :  5,  23-25 220,  223,  227- 

233,  236-240, 
245,  247,  248, 
258,380,410, 
416,  419,  439 

4:7,8 493,501 

4  :  13 995-998 

4  :  21 123,  129, 131 

5:  1 384,389,  411,  111, 

458,  499 

5:  2 2,30,417,578 

5:3,4 490,493,661,663, 

675,  679,  693 

5  :  5...  135-138,  289,  205,491, 

594,  596 

5  :  6...218, 223,  224, 225,  228, 

231,390,442,481 

5:8 139,  113,  537 

5:9 531,586,548,552, 

556,  720 

5:  10 440,441 

5  :  12,  15-19. ...315,  316,  467, 
537 

5:  19 248,181 

GIG 


5:20,  21...166, 527,  586,: 552, 
555,  55b 

6:  1,2 611,627,680,631 

6  :  3. ..767,  769,  770,  772,  774 
6:  4. ..752,  754,759,  771,778 

6:5,7 247,569,755-759, 

763,  768,  772, 
773,  776-778 

6:8 513 

6:9,10 242,247,252-257, 

263-270 

6:  11 510,513,608 

6:  12-22 627 

6:  13 561,563,569-576 

6:  14 441,448,461,481, 

496,  50O,  524 

6  :  16,  17 569,  572,  573 

6:21 315,316,328,616 

6:  22 203,  695-702 

6  :  23...166-171, 234,  898,  554 
7:4 425,428 

7  :  6. ..431,  448,  565,  569-572 
7  :  7-12 318,  319,  320-822, 

350 

7  :  13-25... 291,  315-322,  390, 

394,396,897,399, 
400,  408,  627,  628 

8:  1 2,  170,  196,409,  415 

427,678,680,753,761, 
771,  781 

8  :  2-4 169-171,  177,  178, 

1S4,  22S,  781 

8  :  5-8 289-292,  295,  298, 

303,315,316,818 

8:  9 287,292 

8  :  11...291,804,520,757,768, 

767,  773,  775-778 

8:  12, 13...603,  605,615,630, 

633-636,  710 

8:  14. ..288,  295,300,80:'.,  801 

8:  15 401,411,521,792 

8  :  16. ..294,  296, 461,  603,  605 

8:  17. ..417,  418,441,452,  492 

512,  552,  556,  594,  608 

8  :  18 655,  657,  675,  679, 

988,  999 

8  :  19-25 991-999 

8:  19 520,521 

8:23 745,979,996,997 

8  :  24...416,  448,  489,516,  520 

8:25 685,693 

8:  26,27 583,997 

8:28.-29,127,  154,  4!I0,  498, 

498,594,659,665, 

673,684,689 

8:  28-30 138,527,530, 

536,  977 

8:31 130, 495,  49S,  556, 

714,  715,  720 

8:32 31,  143,  171 

8  :  33,  31...263-269,  272,  279, 

283,414-417,  481, 

489,  411 

8:35 281,417,480,512. 

561,  564,608,717, 
751,771 

8:37 703,  711,  720.713 

8:38,  39. ..480,  416,552,  556, 
663,741,  772 

9:  1-5 646,653,  65 J,  81 1, 

884,  889 

9:  5...  174,  175-177, 181,  1S5, 

187,  190,  191,  479,  480 

9:  11...392,471,475,580,510 


INDEX  OF  SCEIPTUKES. 


14-24 148,164,172 

33 738,741,743 

1 884,889 

2,3 170,320,425 

4...390,401,425,429,434, 
430,  481,  520,  556 

5 520,322 

9 318 


10.... 
11.... 


713,  715,  71(1 

,114,  417,  422,488, 
444-446,532,680 

13 3S7 

14-17...801,  S70,  S77,  879, 
882,  883,  885 

21 327,329,310 

6 530 

11-36 875,884,886 

20 704,706,707 

22 633 

29 130 


33-36. 


110,  118,  132, 

148-165 
..5,  12,  19,  23,  134 

4,561,563,574 

.611,  612-624,  703 
610 


4-10 612-615,  637-639, 

640-644,  647, 648, 
695, 696, 700,  805, 
810,  832 

12:  14,17,  19,21 221 

13:  1-7 890-893 

13  :  8,  10 641,  643,  614 

13  :  11,  12...626,  628,  635,  636, 

827,  832,  924 
14:4 623,636 

14  :  8. ..559-563,  565,  560,  947 

14  :  9 242,247-252,255-200 

14:  10,12 960-965 

14:  11 172 

14:  13 611 

14  :  17 289 

14  :  19 638,640 

15:  1 611 

15:3 198-200,202,203 

15:5 202,206 

15:6 14,25,62,65,77,83 

15:29 87 

15:30 810 

16  :  25-27...166-168,  523,  530, 

532,  556 
16:27 2,14,26 

1st  CORINTHIANS. 


8 417,490,499 

9 25,129,  130 

10 638,641,647 

12-23 454 

30,31 321,  480,  522 

2 143,  171,  453,  156 

5 532 


9 970 

12 83,202,295 

14 291,318,818,821 

16 470 

4-8 454,816,823,824 

II.. .350,  111,  129,530,678 

16-15 600 

16 1,  294,304,608 


3:  19 

:; :  21.... 

....122,115,151,  152 
5'  1 1 

3  :  23.... 
4:  1 

557,  559 

.800,  802,  807 

3B2 


4:2 696.7110,8.5 

4  :  5 901-905 

4:7 471 

4  :  9 708,813 

4  :20 818,819,822 

5:  7 231,700,791 

6:9 132,318,631 

6:  11  522,572,607 

6:  12 704-706 

6:  14 952 

6:  15 610,022-621 

6:  17 565,  008 

6:  19 4,291,301,603 

6  :  20 559-561,  569-572, 

787 

7  :  29-31 916,918-920,  927 

8  :  3 393,  486-488,  491-493 

8:6 2,39,143,168,174, 

772 

9:16,17 805,807,809, 

810,  812 

9  :  22 646,  652-654,  813, 

818,  821 
9  :  24-26...706,  708,  711,712 

9  :  27 633,  708,  710,  719 

10  :  4  92,  447,  501,  571 

10:  12 704-706,719 

10  :  16...779-781,783,793,799 

10:24 611,645,617 

10:26.-7,9,  21,  146,898-903 

10  :  31 8,  563,  696,  697,  700 

10:33 202,203 

11  :  23-26 779-790,909 

12:3 290,303 

12:  13 761,  776 

12:  11 739,838-841,938 

12:  12-27. ..606,  696,  701,  702 

13:  1-3 iWA 

13  :  2,8,  13 611 

13:5-7 611,  647,971,984, 

985 

13:9-12 612 

11:  15 1,2,4-6,  14,  16,  19, 

22,23,24,30,33, 

76,  1000 

14:25 818 

15:1,2 728 

15:3 216-241 

15:  4 242-257 

15:5,8 253,254,257 

15:  10 502,527,528,530, 

533,  536 

15  :  20 247,  250-252,  256 

15:23 247 

15:24 989,996 

15:25 272,871,872 

15:26 250,933 

15:34 963-965 

15:35-58 910-962 

15:37,38 937 

15:42-45 937 

15:  45,49 256 

15  :  50 925,  928,  935,  937, 

967,  979 
15  :  55,  50. ..594,  932,  933,  942 

15:  57 169,417,434,528 

15:58 695-698,700-702 

16:  1 576 

16:  2 52 

16:  9 700 

10  :  10 701,702,707 

10:  13 710,712,718 

10  :  11 637-651 

10:  22 286 

617 


2b  CORINTHIANS. 

1:3,4 610,611,650-058, 

661 

1  :  5,  7 655,  662,  666,  680 

1  :  12 631 

1:18-20.. .129-131,  411,  115. 

4  is,  552 

1  :21 16!) 

1  :  22 200,  776-778 

2:  11 416 

2:  11 457 

2:  15,  16...348,  45 1,800,  805 

2  :  17 155,802,  805 

3  :  5 28,  6iii 

3:  6 802,  809 

3:7-10 190,191,195 

3:  12 455 

3  :  13-16. ...271,  889,  87-5-884 

3:  17 287,299,303 

3:  18 642 

4:3,4 342,347,454,646, 

654 

4:5 455 

4:6 235,478,487,504 

4:8-10 662-665,  681 

4:13 455,837 

4:  14 250 

4  :  15 24-28 

4:  16 205 

4:  17 29,154,481,  594, 

672-678 

4:  18 966,907,960-973, 

976,  978-980, 
985-988,  0:io 

5:1-9 927,937,  968,978, 

979 

5:  1 925 

5:  2 926,927 

5:4 9:8 

5  :  5 20j 

5  :  6 970 

5:9 916 

5:  10 955,956,958-905 

5:  11 323,324,327-329, 

337,  318 

5:  14 472,563,616 

5:  14,  15 412,513,  559 

5:  17 290,303,  603,  604 

609 

5:  18 316-318,  ,320,  321 

5:  19 2.  168,  171 

5:20 523,329-331,333, 

348,801,811 

5:21 224,225,22^-235, 

435,  111,  Ii2 

6:  1 633,635,636 

6:  2 330,339-312,316 

6:8-10 692 

6:  16...  175, 292,594,602-609 

6:  17 615,623,636 

6:  18 162 

7:  1 607,  62.3-628, 63  l-O'IO 

7:5 .03 

7:  10 350-363,  827 

8  :  5 557,  565,  706,  772 

8:  9... 177,  179,  184,  188,20* 

223,2:;2,  170,  533 

8:  12 576 

8  :  2-3 sin. 

9:  6 098 

9  :  8... .109,  llo,  124,  125,  127 
9:9-11 639-645,695,701. 

97U 


INDEX  OF  SCEIPTURES. 


9  :  15 12,  166-171 

10  :  1 198,  202,  203 

10  :  4,  5.. 287,  302, 454,  455, 735 
10  :  16...800,  877,  878,  880, 885 

10:  17 23o,  425,  445 

10:  18 010,625,  632,636 

12:  4 900,  967,  971 

12  :  9, 10.105,660,664,  675,  681 

12  :  15 805,  813 

13  :  4 273,411,  46. 

l'i  :  5 630-636 

13:  11 912-925 

lo:  11 312 


GALATIANS. 


4...212,  227,  228 

10 

15.  16 


10 

16 422,  425 

19 

20 469,  472 

13 227 

22 

27 764 

28 638 

4...183,  LSI,  191, 

6 Ill, 

7 


14 

15 626, 

26 975, 

6 290, 

16-26.... 288,  603, 

1,2 637, 

7,  8.-328,630,  «i-31 

16.^.^"'.~..03S, 


481,  787 
.563,  611 
.502,  518 
..870-871 

645 

,  480,  530 

513 

513,  703 
257,  541 
.315,  :;22 
760,  774 
641,  012 
196,  2S5 
521,  792 

521 

.829,  830 

807 

823,  824 
980,  J982 
320,  030 
605,  634 
042,  647 
,633,965 
..695-72o 
741-747 


EPHESIANS. 

1  :  3 5,  166-171,  311 

1:  4-6, 11..138, 172,  471, 510, 
527,530,536,551, 

552,  077 

1:7,8.-2,  110,  129,228,235, 

238,  239,  210,  248, 

270,  272,  410,  530, 

781,  787,  791 

1  :  10 739,749,928 

1  :  13, 14 288,  289,  303, 

304,  741 

1  :  17-19 29.5-5H0,  520 

1  :  20,  21. ...252,  258,  260-263 

1  :  22,23.-741,  750,  751,  999 
2:  1-3,  5... 315,  316,  318,  321 

2  :  4 109,  168,  227,  551 

2:  6 247 

2:5,8 108,170,421,470, 

533,  530,  537, 
543,  551 

2:  10 287,290,30:!,  530 

2:  12 291,315,316,390 

2:  13 490,499,518,517 

2:  14 531 

2:  15-17 739,745 

2:  18 2,583,677 

2  :  19-22 736-751 

3:8 870 

3  :  9-16..&eon  chap.  2 :  10-22 
3:  17 593,591 


3:  19 173,232,235,488, 

531,  555 

3:20,21 83 

4:1 564,569,609,769, 

780,  828 

4  :  2,  3 436,  610,  638-643, 

751 

4:4 637,739,741,742,717 

4:5 752,  777 

4:6 129,130,139,  150 

4:7 169 

4  :  8 243,  245,  258-202, 

277,  279 
4  :  9,  10 246,  248,  252,  254, 

256,  257 

4:11,12. 804,806-811 

4:  14 707,712,714 

4  :  15,  16...  195,  568,  630,  759 
4:17 31,609,611,614, 

618,  621 
4:18 305,316,321,348 

4  :  22-24 604,  612,  615, 

623,  631 

4:26 614 

4:30 293,626,699 

4:31,32 17,  18,639,649 

5:  1 199,609,648,619, 

7i)l 

5:2 639,615,653 

5:4 6,11,24,28 

5:5 58,625,630,631 

5:8 318,321,502,522 

5:  9 288,292 

5:  11 718 

5:  13 824,828 

5  :  14 243,  245,  247,  287, 

836.  837 
5  :  15 615,  617,  624,  027, 

029,710 

5:16 919,  907 

5:  17 606 

5:  18 304 

5:  19-3,4,5,  13,  16,19-24, 

26,27,30,35,41,59, 

69,  71,  73 

5:20 1-39 

5:21 641,647 

5  :  23-33... 608,  741,  746, 749- 

751,763,770,783, 

787,796,975,991, 

993,  997 

6:  1 858 

6  :8 994 

6:  10 712,714,715,718 

6:  11,13-17 704,7O0,7il7, 

710,714,717, 
718 

6:12 701,710,718-720 

6:  17 63,75,78 

6:18 577-595 

6:  19...802,803,808,810,818 

rillLIPPIANS. 

1  :  1 810 

1  :  6 417,440,  401,530, 

543,  552,  772 

1  :9, 10 465,472,767 

1  :  12-14 684,685,692 

1  :  17,19,20 715 

1  :  21 479,561,569,927, 

913-017 

1  :27 203,634 

1  :  28 747 

1  :29...703,708,709,713,716 
tilS 


2:1-1 637-645 

2:  5...  199,  202,  206,  562,  61 0 

2  :  6-8 193-195,  201,  223 

229,  232,  270,  285, 
531,  533,  535 

2:9 258,279,280,283 

2:  10,11 172,271-274, 

958,  91)2 

2  :  12, 13...2S7,  288,  599,  030, 

035,  636 

2:  15,16 695-702 

2:  17 563,  501 

2:21 &H 

2:25-30 049 

3:  1 234,230,448-521 

3  :  7-9.'.'.'.".. 425,' '429 ," 434 ',  440, 

461 

3    10 221,240,600,601, 

609,  623 

3:11 963 

3  :  12-14 393,  409,  413, 

427,441,529, 
555,593,711 

3:  16 638,642 

3:  18,  19 291,323,814 

3  :  20,  21. ..56,  247,  251,  256, 

259,  4*9,  758,  707, 

773, 799, 927,  928, 

952,967,971,975, 

978-984,  979 

4  :  1 707,  714,  718,  720 

4:4 16,32,40,59-02,07, 

69,  76,  98, 128,  491, 
497,504,520,523 

4:  5 989-999 

4  :  6 578,  585,  592-596 

4:7...441,444,445,  448,  491, 

498,544,  591 

4:8 007,  631 

4:  11,  12...657,  659, 661-,  078 

079,  081,  684 

4  :  13 004,  669,679 

4:  IS 695,  096 

4:  19 449,  450 

4:20 14 

COLOSSIANS. 

1:5 489 

1 :  10 609,  610 

1 :  11 449 

1  :  12.....5,  9,  10,  59,  166-170 

1  :  13 318,  321,502 

1:  14 227,235,  350,  411, 

530,  791 

1:  15 174,175,  179,194, 

195,  312,470,480, 
537,741,772,778 

1  :  16 193,22s,  283,  308 

1  :  17 194,551,553 

1:  18 218,  251,200,  217, 

279   730   75.) 

1:  19 186,  191,' 194,' ls*5 

1  :  20. ..221.  223,  232,  234,241 

1:21 411,  418,420-1-2, 

411,  442 

1  :22 417,  449,452,  461 

1  :  23 601,  Oil,  03S 

1  :  24 092 

1  :  27 414,421,429,  130, 

751,  995 

1  :  29 690,  701 

2:3 403,  109,  485,  487,  553 

2:  5 744 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


2:6 608,609 

2:7 626,629 

2:8 5:52 

2:9 175-175 

2:  10 413,-147,524,789 

2:11-13 753.  756,758. 

771-773,776 

2  :  14, 15 2*2-248,  250-252 

2:  19 719,751 

2:20-23 532 

3  :  1-4 217.251,259,266, 

441,442,461,486, 

551,565,570,608, 

703,767,770,772, 

999 

3:5 630,631,633 

3:  10 303,321 

3:  12-14 637-645,647 

3:  15 500 

3:  16 SeeEph.5:  19 

3:  24,25 991,970 

4:3,4 802,803 

4  :  5 634 

4  :  6 635,  636 

4  :  12 579,584,610 

3ST  THESSALONIANS. 

1:3 695 

1  :4 138,510 

1  :5 398,728 

1  :  6 562,  564 

1  :8-10 841,875,  878,  $80 

2:2 .707,715,806 

2:4-6 .802,805,809 

2:  12 614,621,634 

2:  13 532 

2  :  17 640,  912-915 

2  :  19,20 698,702,809 

3:3 655,678,683-686 

3:  13 963,994 

4:1 .596,605,622,621 

4:9 638-642 

4 :  13-18...936,  937,  938,940- 

948,  950,  951.  055, 
956,  958,  997 

5:  2 961 

5:5-8 70:3-706,710-712 

5:9 510 

5:  10...224,559,563,505,571 

5:  16 491,495,-503,514, 

520,  m 

5:17 579,582,593,594 

5:  18 25 

5:  19 293 

5:23 603,608,614,994 

5:24 129,  130 

2d  THESSALONIANS. 

1  :3 612,613 

1  :  4-6 717 

1  :7-10 955, 956, 958, 959 

2:  8-10 992,9117 

2  :  13,  14 .-530 

2  :  16,  17 510,  550,  675 

3:  1 870,878,- 

8:5 193, 791, 989-999 

3:  13 7(H) 

3:16 495,  499,  5 00 

1ST  timothy. 
1:5 466,601,628,639 

I  :  11 168,171,728 


1  :  12 800,801 

1  :  13,14 536,510-513 

1:  15...173, 177,  1S2,  19 1-15)6, 

293,  357,  302,  431, 
531,753,706,  707 

1:  17 10,  132,134 

2:  1 570 

2:2 890-897 

2  :4...129,  365-367,  373,  383, 

387,  800 

2:5,6 2,263-270,280, 

422 

2:8 132 

2:  9,  10 611,612,615 

2:  15 657,681,603 

3:  1-7 .804,  807-809 

3:8-14 810,811 

3:  15 736-751 

3:  16 175,  194,455 

4:  1 633 

4  :  3-5...21,  114, 142,898-903 

4  :8 493,511,  517 

4:  10 713,716 

4:16 455,802,805,809 

5:  6 673,611,612,  617 

5  :  10 639,  648,695-702 

6:6-10 105,576,617,621 

691,691,  699 

6  :  11-14 763-720 

6:  15 99:3-906 

6  :  16 100,  101,  130,  136 

6:  18,19 576,646 

2d  TIMOTHY. 

1:  1 417,440,448,781 

1:6 805 

1  :7 233,  149 

1  :8 715,  716 

1  :  9 170,270,530 

1  :  10 256,266,522,531 

1  :  12 417,  430,461,408, 

499,  715 
1:  13 532,707 

1  :  18 950,  961 

2:  1 708,712,713,718 

2:  2 801 

2:3 703,705,717 

2:  4 706,715,720 

2:  5 719 

2  :8 212-257 

2:9 660,662,671,  703 

2:  10 637,651 

2:  11 513 

2:  12 713,716 

2:  13 717,720 

2:  15 803,  805 

-ii:21  202 

'2:25,26 321,  653,654. 

81  I.  818 

3:  1 995,907,999 

3:  12 703,713,717 

3:  15 81S,  850,853,  858, 

859 

3:  1-5-17 .532,721-735 

4:  1,2 soo,  960,  962 

4:6-8 164,516,703,714, 

715,  717,720,  900, 

927,9.10,  942,993, 

996,  ooo 

4  :  17 660,  662,  667,  600, 

673,680-684 

4:  18 708,717,720,927, 

935,911 

619 


TITUS. 

1  :  2 124,  129-131,391, 

120,  Ml 

1  :  3 800,  891,  804,  806 

1  :5-9 Seel  Tim.  3  :  1-7 

1  :  14 154,  532 

2:  1 455, 806,  .807 

2:  10 634 

2:11 Ill,  185-188,  190, 

192,  195 

2:12 610,611-616,621- 

624,630,631,633, 
634-636 

2:  13 989-999 

2:  14 173,  179,182,  191, 

221-225,  227-229, 

233 

3:2 198,  202 

3  :  3 170,  318-321 

5:  4 109,  538 

3:5 170,287,290,  291, 

306,307,310.  403, 

422,426,763,772, 

773, 776-778 

3:7 401,409,  416.  411, 

452,489,510,513, 

520,548,550 

3:8,  14 631,635,695-702 

PHILEMON. 

4 579 

6 631,611 

7,  20,21 617 

22 610 

HEBREWS. 

1  :  3 .92, 173,  2:3-5.  273, 

276.  279 

1  :5 187.  106 

1  :  6 177,  180,  186 

1  :8 149,  *72 

1:9 186,411,876 

1  :  10 111-146 

1  :  11,12 100,101,113,120 

1:  14 127,150,515 

2:  3 335,310 

2:6 1H7 

2:  9 271-274,  279-282 

2:  11 441,492,513 

2  :  12 219,493,553 

2:  14 266 

2  :  15 212,  251,  930,  932, 

933 

2:  17 263-270 

2:  18 204,  267,269,270 

3:  1 264,267,269,  278, 

365,  139 

3:4 111-116 

3:  7 330,337,311 

:;  :  8 340,  347 

4  :  1 13.  15 

4  :7  337,310. :;  17 

4  :  9 42,48,54,56 

4:  13 103,104,  1U6,  108 

4:14 261. 

4  :  15 204,267,269,270 

4  :  16 577, 

5:7  216-210,  209 

5  :  8 199,202,  203,  206 

6  :  9  627,  020 

6  :  12 : 

6:  19 11  l,  lUi 

6:20  261,207,270 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


7:14 185,  190 

7:  19 264 

7:24 263,267 

7:25 265,266,269 

8:  1 259,260,262 

8:  6 414,556 

8:  10 448,  552 

8:  13 511,781 

9:9 791 

9:11 264 

9:  12 260 

9:26 248 

9:27 952,953,960 

9:28 259,262,264 

10:4 791 

]0:7 182,  201,203,  206 

10:  12 258,264 

10:  20 583 

10:21 264-270 

10:22 577,580,588 

10  :  23 123, 129, 130, 131 

10:34 067,969,971 

10  :  37 955,  958,  990,  993, 

999 

11  :  1 458,  459 

11:5 622,626 

11:7 385 

11:8-10 978,983,988 

11  :  13 708,978 

11  :  16 966,967,970 

11:25 612-621 

11:26 570,713,765,776 

11  :38 665 

12:  1 706,711,712,930 

12:  2 219,  402,412,423, 

701 

12:3 198,199,202 

12:5 153,154,490,659, 

689,  693 

12:  10 132 

12:  11 456,  665 

12:12 745 

12:22 438,737,730 

12:  27 091,997,998 

13:  1 638,640,612 

13:5 657,661,669,678, 

681 

13:6 495,656,660,676 

13:8 477,486,499,512, 

523,  555 
13  :  14 921,  925,  927,  970, 

974,  978 

13  :  15 14,  32,  33,  1000 

13:  16 639,611,645 

13:  17 802,805,807 

13  :  18 849-851,  857 

JAMES. 

1  :2 660,664,692 

1  :  11 614,916 

1  :  12 703,706,708 

1  :  17 130 

1  :22 625,630,631 

]  :25 501,517,563 

1  :  27 641,645,619 

4:  14 916,918,919 

5:7 990,992 

5:9 131,964 

5:  11 126,  128 

5  :  13 521,  535,  578,  580, 

581 
5:16 581,585,588 


1st  PETER. 

1:8 511,527,528 

1:4 971-973,977,981 

1:5 982,984,986 

1  :  6 921,  968,  972,  974 

1:8 462-521 

1  :  11 190,  195 

1  :  13 706,094,997 

1  :  15, 16...132-134,  607,  600, 
611-615 

1:  18,19 410-423,791 

1  :  20 129,166,169 

1  :  21 242-257,  271-286 

1  :22 638,640-612,647 

1:23 295,300,723 

1:24 916-923 

1:25 723 

2:4 738,742 

2:5 743 

2:6 738,742,868,  869 

2:7 462-487 

2  :  9 538,  543,  746,  749 

2:  11 694,977,978 

2  :  21-23....198,  199,  202,  206 

2:  24 220,224,228 

2:25 229,467,547 

3  :  8 638,  640-642,  617 

3:9 198,  202 

3:12 490,499,501,508 

3:  14 447,449,495 

3  :  18...228,  230, 232, 242-257 
3:  22 271-286 

4  :  2 ..567-576 

4:5 95.5-965 

4:7 701-706,  994 

4  :8 638,610-612,  617 

4:  13 991,993,901 

4:  1-4 802,805,  809 

4  :  7 578,655,657-661 

4  :8 704-706 

4:  10 3,4,12,13 

2d  PETER. 

1:  1 496,499,500 

1:  3 493,1117,500 

1  :  4 132,  510,  513,  521 

1  :  1.5-18 207 

1:  19 989,993,999 

2:9 715,719,720 

3:9 109,118,124 

3:  10 95.5-962,992 

3:  13 991,905,098 

3:18 549,598 

1st  JOHN. 

I  :3 552,608,630 

1:4 488-521 

1  :  5 106,  122,  133,  136 

1  :  7 238,240,408,  416 

1:9 373,376,380 

1  :  10 263-270,  407 

2:2 220,223,224 

2  :  15 557,  558,  565,  573, 

611,612 

2  :  28 424,  442,  513,  571 

3:  1 162,521 

3:  2 998 

3:3 598,601-603 

3:  11 638,610-612,  li  17 

3:  16 223,225,228 

3:24 287,289,294 

4:7 638,640-612,617 

620 


4:8,9 135-143 

4:  13 287,289,294 

4:14 166,178 

4:  19 466,471,474 

5:  4 611,612,614 

5:  14 581,583 

REVELATION. 

1  :  5 387,  470,  505,  781 

1  :  6 273,  306,797 

1  :  7 955,958,992 

1:8 174,  176 

1  :  18 242,  251,255 

2:2 103,  101,  106,  1H8 

2:4 505,51*,  626 

2:7 957,  071 

2:8 212,251,255 

2:  10 .703,711,714,828 

2:23 103,106,108 

3:4 975 

3:5 711,715 

3:20 369,379,391 

3:21 273,797 

4:4 273 

4:  8 132-134 

4:11 145,147,119 

5:6 273 

5  :  9 173, 180,  182, 184 

5:  10 273,797 

5:  12 173,180,  182 

6:9 708,709,968 

6:  11 975 

6:  16,17 955,959 

7  :  g gt;# 

7  :  13,r4."!!!."!.'.708,'769'975 

7:15 980 

7:  16 968 

7  :  17 973,  984 

11:  15 870-S76 

11  :  17 007 

12:  12 708,700 

13:8 395,  683 

11:  1-3 968,075,080 

14:4 599,607,608,609 

14:  13 929-939 

15:3 275,750 

15:  4 1 874,875 

16:5 148,  150-152 

16:15 994 

17  :8 395,  683 

17:  14 271,281,599 

19:5 9,13,36 

19:  6 118-152 

19:  7 741,991,-997 

19:  11 130,446,452 

19:12 271,282,284,599 

19:16 271,281,599 

20  :  11 281,  955, 956,  959 

20:  12 956,961,065 

20:  15 395,  6*3 

21  :  1 908 

21  :  2 975 

21  :4 968,969,971 

21  :5 90S 

21  :6 366,378 

21  :9 279,741,991,997 

21  :23 973,977 

21  :25 971,973,986 

21:27 395,683 

22:5 971,073,086 

22:  16 190,213,508 

22:  17 366,378,386 

22:  20 989-999 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LIXES. 


Abba,  Father,  we  approach  thee 792 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the Lyte.  594 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King Watts.  3G3 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone Toplady.  556 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll Bonar.  9y7 

Again  returns  the  day  of  holy  rest Mason.  43 

A<?ain  the  Lord  of  life  and  light Mrs.  BarbauLd.  41 

Ah,  how  shall  fallen  man Watts.  317 

Ah!  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart Anna  Steele.  830 

Ala?,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts.  228 

Ala-!   what  hourly  dangers  rise Anna  Steele.  719 

All  glory,  worship,  thanks,  and  praise Uerhardt.  195 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Perronet.  271 

All  praise  to  thee,  eternal  Lord Luther.  ]!'4 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt Bonar.  424 

All  things  are  ready — Come Midlane.  837 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word 

Amazing  grace!  how  sweet  the  sound Newton.  543 

Amazing  sight !  the  Saviour  stands 369 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts.  7<>3 

Am  I  called,  and  can  it  be Gray.  392 

A  mind  at  perfect  peace  with  God Bonar.  496 

A  mother  may  forgetful  be 74tJ 

And  can  I  yet  delay C.  Wesley.  394 

And  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight Mrs.  A.  B.  Hyde.  335 

And  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend 2    - 

And  did  the  Holy  and  the  Just Anna  Steele. 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail C  Wesley.  925 

And  must  1  part  with  all  I  have Beddome.  : '  - 

And  must  this  body  die Watts.  952 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year Simon  Browne.  '.HI 

And  now  the  solemn  deed  is  done S.  F.  Smith.  808 

And  will  the  great,  eternal  God Doddridge. 

And  will  the  Judge  descend. Doddridge.  962 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away T.  Scott.  244 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done J.Stennett.  42 

A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world Bonar, 

Apostles  of  the  risen  (  hri-t,  go  forth Bonar. 

Arise,  great  God,  and  let  thy  grace /.  Merrick. 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise ('.  Wesley.  11  1 

Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers Watts.  169 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise JJoddridje.  010 

621 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven Anna  Shepherd.  863 

Around  thy  grave,  Lord  Jesus J.  G.  Deck.  759 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake W.  Shrubsole.  875 

As  flows  the  rapid  river S.  F.  Smith.  918 

Ask  ye  what  great  thing  I  know Tr.  by  Monsell.  451 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep Mrs.  Mackay.  948 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays Middleton.  359 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command Colly er.  886 

A  throne  of  grace  !  then  let  us  go Cobbin.  5S0 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song Hammond.  275 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound Occum.  322 

Awake,  my  heart ;  arise,  my  tongue Watts.  528 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing Matthew  Bridges.  272 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun Ken.  86 

Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes Mrs.  Barbmdd.  710 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve Doddridge.  711 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays Medley.  555 

Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring Need  ham.  lf>7 

Awake,  our  souls,  away  our  fears Watts.  712 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake E.  Scott  &  Cotter  ill.  45 

Baptized  into  the  name Davis.  774 

Beautiful  Zion,  built  above Beers.  980 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts.  5 

Before  the  throne  of  God  above Cherrie  Smith.  441 

Begone,  unbelief,  my  Saviour  is  near Newton.  669 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme Watts.  129 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door Grigg.  379 

Behold  th'  amazing  sight Doddridge.  224 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb Watts.  273 

Behold  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay S.  Stennett  &  Beddome.  757 

Behold,  the  morning  sun Watts.  735 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind S.  Wesley,  Sr.  231 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb Fawcett.  220 

Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone Watts.  738 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace Newton.  577 

Behold,  what  pity  touched  the  heart Watts.  234 

Behold,  what  wondrous  grace Watts.  521 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth Montgomery.  16 

Beneath  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head Heber.  922 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares Newton.  657 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God Watts.  113 

Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high Tate  &  Brady.  20 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping -...Bonar.  985 

Beyond  where  Kedron's  waters  flow S.  F.  Smith.  217 

Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God Watts.  16(5 

Blessed  Saviour,  thee  I  love Duffield.  468 

Blest  are  the  men  whose  mercies  move Watts.  649 

Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love Watts.  31 1 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds Fawcett.  640 

Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires Raffles.  68 

BlesL  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart Mrs.  Barbauld.  645 

Blest  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays Watts.  246 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow C.  Wesley.  365 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed J.  Conder  793 

622 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here Sit-in.  720 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Heber.  193 

Bright  King  of  glory!  dreadful  God  Watts.  171 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led Miss  II.  Avber.  102 

Broad  is  the  road  that  Leads  to  death Watts.  633 

Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest Milman.  946 

Brother,  though  from  yonder  sky Bancroft.  943 

Brothers,  clasp  hands,  the  brief  moments 913 

Builder  of  mighty  worlds  on  worlds 808 

Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night Waits.  321 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill Ilcber.  848 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord George  Rawson.  658 

(case,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish Col  Iyer.  950 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be MeComb.  431 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King Cennick.  550 

Chosen  not  for  good  in  me McCheyne.  471 

Christ  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme Watts.  454 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone Chandler.  8<>9 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground Windham.  571 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day C.  Wesley.  247 

Christ,  who  came  my  soul  to  save S.  D.  Phelps.  763 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies C.  Wesley.  598 

Come,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light Beddome.  295 

Come,  desire  of  nations,  come C.  Wesley.  9'.'7 

Come,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell Watts.  83 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Browne.  300 

Come,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb Baldwin.  755 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God Watts.  178 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls Watts.  37 4 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come.     Let  thy Hurt.  3(  3 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come.     With  energy Beddome.  298 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine Dr.  A.  Judson.  776 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Watts.  299 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord,  O  come Kelly.  840 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord.     Stranger Montgomery,  838 

Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise Watts.  23 

Come,  let  us  anew C.  Wesley.  906 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts.  280 

(nine  let  US  join  our  friends  above C.   Wesley. 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes Watts.  2 

Come.  Lord,  and  tarry  not Bonar. 

Come,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again 816 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare Newton.  590 

Come,  O  Creator,  Spirit  blest Tr.  by  K  Caswell.  304 

(  ome,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays Blaeldoek.  .'lii 

I  ome,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast Huntingdon.  336 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad Watts  '.2 

Come,  thou  almighty  King...  < '.  Wesley. 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing Robinson.  596 

Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark 385 

(  ome  to  the  blood-stained  tree ,">75 

Crane  to  thy  temple,  Lord \lford,  7". 

Come,  weary  sinner,  in  whose  breast E.  Jones.  37  i 

Co-ae,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed  Anna  Steele.  376 

623 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

RTMN 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord Watts.  503 

Come,  ye  disconsolate Moore  &  Hastings.  587 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched Hart.  370 

Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit Jonathan  Evans.  81 

Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord George  Burder.  140 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name Anna  Steele.  180 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord S.  Stennett  and  J.  Campbell.  259 

Compared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside Toplady.  4G3 

Complete  in  thee,  no  work  of  mine 443 

Could  I  recall  the  buried  past 423 

Crowns  of  glory  ever  bright , Kelly.  282 

Dark  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground Hatveis.  218 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust Montgomery.  873 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders Newtoyi.  956 

Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear Dale.  939 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above Watts.  480 

Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat Anna  Steele.  672 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul Anna  Steele.  677 

Dear  Saviour,  prostrate  at  thy  feet S.  Stennett.  360 

Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine Doddridge.  608 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid . Watts.  935 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made Anna  Steele.  388 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record Walts.  227 

Delay-  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner T.  Hastings.  340 

Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be C.  Wesley.  357 

Descend,  celestial  Dove J.  Fellows.  778 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep Beddome.  653 

Didst  thou,  dear  Saviour,  suffer  shame J.  Maxwell.  713 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord Hart.  85 

Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed 884 

Done  is  the  work  that  saves ". Sonar.  439 

Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  word Watts.  769 

Down  to  the  sacred  wave S.  F.  Smith.  756 

Dread  Jehovah!  God  of  nations C.  F.  in  Chris.  Obs.,  1864.  894 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay Watts.  CO 

Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust Gurney.  953 

Emptied  of  earth  I  fain  would  be Toplady.  613 

Ere  earth's  foundations  yet  were  laid 138 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms Miss  H.  Auber.  916 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy Doddridge.  8!  9 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess Watts.  287 

Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise , Watts.  145 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand Anna,  Steele.  3i'6 

Exalted  Jesus,  heavenly  King 845 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss Turner.  458 

Faith  is  a  living  power  from  heaven Hymn.  Christ.  459 

Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are Montgomery.  123 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known Watts.  744 

Far  down  the  ages  now Bonar.  74  ) 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home Lyte.  983 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone Watts.  39 

Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night Anna  Steele.  972 

624 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

JIYM* 

Father,  for  thy  promised  blessing A.  Midlane.  820 

Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life Miss  A.  L.  Waring.  606 

Father,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace Walts.  481 

Father,  I  streteh'mv  hands  to  thee C.   Wesley.  402 

Father  of  all,  before  thy  throne J.  II.  Hinton.  652 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound Cooper.  'M'l 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear Beddome.  802 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love Heginbotham.  117 

Fathei  of  mercies,  in  thy  house Doddridge.  804 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word Anna  Steele.  725 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss Anna  Steele.  620 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock 747 

Firm  as  the  earth,  thy  gospel  stands Waits.  430 

Follow  the  paths  of  Jesus C.  11.  Blackall.  701 

For  a  season  called  to  part Newton.  912 

Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be C.  Wesley.  4-21 

Forever  with  the  Lord Montgomery.  974 

For  mercies  countless  as  the  sands Newton.  540 

Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free 447 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns &  Browne.  73 

Friend  after  friend  departs Montgomery.  937 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies Watts.  12 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows Stowell.  584 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber.  881 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high Haweis.  389 

From  thy  dear,  pierced  side Beddome.  239 

From  whence  doth  this  union  arise Baldwin.  038 

Gently,  Lord,  oh  gently  lead  us 592 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise Watts.  709 

Give  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above Watts.  141 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken Newton.  742 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father 300 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night Ken.  99 

God  bless  our  native  land J.  S.  Dwight.  893 

God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  hear Tersteegen.  391 

God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays Watts.  736 

God  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son Beddome.  72S 

God  is  love:  his  mercy  brightens Sir  J.  Bowring.  142 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints Watts.  160 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Qowper.  153 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope Watts.  506 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace Miss  J.  Tayfor.  358 

God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer T.  Hastings.  »15<> 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days Doddridge.  932 

I  Sod  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call.' Cowper.  956 

God  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice. Walts.  87 

God  of  the  world,  thy  glories  shine S.S.  Cutting.  Ill 

<  rod's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing Faber.  097 

God's  holy  law  transgressed Beddome.  :;"><> 

God,  the  Father,  high  in  glory 

God  with  US,  O  glorious  name.      Let  it John  Rippon.  175 

Go  and  tell  Jesus,  weary,  Bin-sick  BOul 

Go  preach  my  gospel,  Baith  the  Lord Watts. 

Go  preach  the  blest  salvation Sidney  Dyei . 

3C  625 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

HYM* 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery.  219 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime Montgomery.  945 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth Mrs.  Simpson.  579 

Go  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet Watts.  176 

Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge.  536 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear Hammond.  399 

Gracious  Saviour,  we  adore  thee S.  S.  Cutting.  758 

Gracious  Spirit,  Love  Divine John  Stocker.  296 

Grant  the  abundance  of  the  sea 888 

Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear E.  Butcher.  902 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings Watts.  65 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou Watts.  101 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim Watts.  548 

Great  God,  now  condescend Fellows.  856 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth Thomas  Gibbons.  870 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridge.  904 

Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne 427 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise Watts.  722 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Watts.  740 

Great  is  the  Lord!  what  tongue  can  frame Watts.  147 

Great  King  of  glory  and  of  grace Watts.  315 

Great  King  of  saints,  enthroned  on  high Conder.  810 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear Newton.  74 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah W.  Williams.  694 

Had  I  ten  thousand  gifts  beside 429 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews Watts.  643 

Hail,  happy  day,  thou  day  of  holy  rest Browne.  49 

Hail,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus Wingrove.  467 

Hail,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began Brewer.  527 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise G.  Wesley.  262 

Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus G.  Wesley.  191 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery.  876 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day Bulfinch.  48 

Hallelujah!  who  shall  part .* William  Dickinson.  741 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place Watts.  743 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign Walts.  614 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined C.  Wesley.  749 

Hark,  my  soul!  it  is  the  Lord Cowper.  486 

Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices Kelly.  281 

Hark  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes Doddridge.  184 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing G.  Wesley.  188 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy Jonathan  Evans.  236 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices Qtwood.  186 

Haste,  O  sinner,  now  be  wise T.  Scott.  339' 

Haste,  traveller,  haste,  the  night  comes  on Collyer.  338 

Head  of  the  church  triumphant G.  Wesley.  750 

Hear,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne Doddridge.  819 

Hear,  O  sinner;  mercy  hails  you Beed.  364 

Heart  of  stone,  relent,  relent G.  Wesley.  332 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims Watts.  947 

He  dies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies Watts  &  Wesley.  242 

Heleadethme!  oh,  blessed  thought 693 

He  lives!  he  lives!  and  sits  above Watts.  263 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives Anna  Steele.  265 

626 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

HYMN 

Here,  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God Watts.  415 

Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet S.  Stennett.  779 

Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God Montgomery.  861 

Here,  O  ye  faithful,  see C.  II  Spuryeon.  770 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God Watts.  110 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name Needkam.  132 

Holy  Bible!  book  divine John  Burton.  731 

Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry Bonar.  314 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine Reed.  302 

Holy,  holy,  holv  Lord  !     Be  thv 38 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of  hosts ~ B.  Manly,  Jr.  133 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of  hosts  !     When Montgomery.  1 34 

Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high Bat  hurst.  305 

Holy  source  of  consolation 292 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light Watts.  252 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts.  801 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine A.  C.  Coxe.  202 

How  blest  the  man  whose  cautious  feet Watts.  5i7 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Mrs.  Barbauld.  929 

How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds Mrs.  Barbauld.  647 

How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop Watts.  368 

How  condescending  and  how  kind Watts.  232 

How  charming  is  the  place S.  Stennett.  72 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Watts.  64 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord Geo.  Keith.  678 

How  gentle  God's  commands 661 

How  happy' s  every  child  of  grace O.  Wesley.  489 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears Michael  Bruce.  858 

How  happy  is  the  Christian's  state Hudson.  490 

How  heavy  is  the  night Watts.  318 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies Anna  Steele.  291 

How  honored  is  the  place Watts.  737 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart Anna  Steele.  829 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove Waits.  440 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair Watts.  70 

How  pleased  and  blest  was'l Watts.  66 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine Fawcett.  729 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is Watts.  390 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life Watts.  920 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place Watts.  782 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight Strain.  641 

flow  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound Sir  J.  Bowring.  470 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds Newton.  483 

How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord 67 

How  sweet  upon  this  sacred  day Mrs.  Fallen.  53 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours Newton.  519 

[low  vain  are  all  things  here  below Watts.  619 

Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation J.  Fawcett.  753 

[  BLESS  the  Christ  of  God B<mar.  554 

[f  human  kindness  meets  return (J.  T.  Nod.  785 

[f  I  must  die,  oh  let  me  die Beddome.  934 

[£  Jesus  be  my  friend 495 

[f  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent Madame  Onion,  686 

If  on  a  ruiet  sea Topludy.  665 

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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


I  have  a  home  above 977 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say Bonar.  507 

I  hear  the  words  of  love Bonar.  499 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus Bonar.  435 

I'll  bless  the  Lord,  I'll  bless  the  Lord 545 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath Watts.  33 

I  love  thee,  (J  my  God,  but  not Xavier.  4(56 

1  love  the  Lord  ;  he  heard  my  cries Watts.  402 

I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word Watts.  732 

1  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord Dwiglit.  037 

I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below Watts.  70 

1  love  to  steal  awhile  away Mrs.  P.  H.  Brown.  93 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here Thomas  R.  Taylor.  978 

Immersed  beneath  the  closing  wave George  Rawson.  707 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord Watts.  715 

I'm  thine,  O  Lord,  and  thine  alone 501 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways J.  Ryland.  702 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee Watts.  103 

In  all  the  impotence  of  need 444 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too Beddome.  200 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight Newton.  539 

Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see Anon.  171 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory Sir  J.  Bowring.  450 

In  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find Anna  Steele.  017 

I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus 430 

I  see  the  crowd  in  Pilate's  hall Bonar.  220 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away Watts.  012 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God Watts.  140 

I  stand  on  Zion's  mount 438 

Is  this  the  kind  return Watts.  827 

It  is  finished  ;  shall  we  raise 238 

I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price Mason.  524 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord Watts.  071 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep Bonar.  547 

I  will  love  thee,  all  my  treasure Johann  Angelas.  405 

I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God Faber.  092 

I  would  love  thee,  God  and  Father 404 

I  would  not  live  alway Muhlenburg.  928 

Jehovah  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light Watts.  152 

Jehovah  reigns;  his  throne  is  high Watts.  151 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home David  Dickson.  982 

Jerusalem,  the  golden John  Mason  Neale.  975 

Jesus,  all-atoning  Lamb Wesley.  574 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be Grigg  &  Francis.  710 

Jesus,  delightful,  charming  name Beddome.  478 

Jesus,  hail!  enthroned  in  glory Bakewell.  27(5 

Jesus,  I  come  to  thee Beman.  397 

Jes.is,  1  love  thy  charming  name Doddridge.  485 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken Lyte.  504 

Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name Anna  Steele.  270 

Jesus  invites  his  saints Watts.  780 

Jesus  lives,  and  so  shall  1 2(50 

Jesus  lives!  henceforth  is  death C.  Gellert.  250 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul C.  Wesley.  413 

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INDEX  OF  FIKST  LINES. 


Jesus,  Master,  hear  me  now 795 

Jesus,  Master,  hear  my  cry Anna  Shipton.  406 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild 604 

Jesus,  mighty  King  in  Zion Fellows,  752 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  has  gone Gennick.  412 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all II.  Collins.  475 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  all 4<>0 

Jesus,  my  Lord, 'tis  sweet  to  rest 526 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace Doddridge.  639 

Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep C.  Wesley.  828 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watts.  872 

Jesus,  spotless  Lamb  of  God J.  G.  Deck.  570 

Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us Boswell  Park.  783 

Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God Bonur.  531 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee C.  Wesley.  39b" 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee E.  Caswell.  509 

Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen Bay  Palmer.  473 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend Burnham.  407 

Jesus,  thou  joy  of  loving  hearts Bay  Palmer.  5u4 

Jesus,  thou  iShepherd  of  the  sheep 842 

Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose C.  Wesley.  662 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me John  Wesley.  472 

Jesus,  thy  name  1  love 470 

Jesus,  thy  robe  of  righteousness John  Wesley.  4:54 

Jesus,  to  thy  dear  arms  I  flee 852 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee C.  Wesley.  79 

Jesus,  we  rest  in  thee 510 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet Cbwper.  11 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well Newton.  588 

Jesus,  who  upon  the  tree 5.")'.) 

Jesus,  with  all  thy  saints  above 542 

Join  all  the  glorious  names Waits.  27S 

Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day 497 

Joy  to  the  world!   the  Lord  is  come Watts.  183 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea Mrs.  C.  Elliott.  408 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace Cook.  372 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things Walts.  164 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake Newton.  839 

Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong Wails.  149 

King  of  kings,  and  wilt  thou  deign 599 

Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation Lyle.  520 

Laborers  of  Christ,  arise L.  II.  Sigourney.  695 

Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee 854 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join Watts.  !'■'>  1 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown Walts.  502 

Let  every  creature  join Anna  Steele.  11 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Watts.  300 

Let  me  Out  hear  my  Saviour  say Watts.  604 

Let  sinners  take  their  course Watts,  01 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue Newton.  573 

Let  Zion'a  watchmen  all  awake Doddridge,  305 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watts.  342 

Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart Sir  E.  Benny.  995 

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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Like  sheep  we  went  astray Waffs.  229 

Lo  !  he  comes  with  clouds (J.  Wesley  &  Cennick.  958 

LoDk  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye Anna  Steele.  268 

Look,  ye  saints; — the  sight  is  glorious Kelly.  284 

Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold S.  St ennelt.  786 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing Shirley.  84 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ..Montgomery.  822 

Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways Anna  Steele.  15( 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was Watts.  319 

Lord,  1  am  thine,  entirely  thine Davies.  569 

Lord,  I  am  vile,— conceived  in  sin Watts.  316 

Lord,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat Neivton.  409 

Lord,  I  believe,  thy  power  I  own 460 

Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go Newton.  593 

Lord,  I  desire  to  live  as  one 609 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice Watts.  730 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing Eliz.  Codner.  825 

Lord,  I'm  oppressed ;  oh,  undertake 40-t 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear Watts.  51 

Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace , 815 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care JR.  Baxter.  685 

Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee 395 

Lord  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee 513 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life,  my  light Behemb.  440 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went W.  Crosivel.  648 

Lord,  let  thy  goodness  lead  our  land ' 892 

Lord,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand Anon.  684 

Lord  of  Hosts,  how  bright,  how  fair Turner.  71 

Lord  of  Hosts,  to  thee  we  raise Montgomery.  863 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear Hastings.  812 

Lord  of  the  realms  above 525 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above .... Watts.  01 

Lord,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day Doddridge.  349 

Lord,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land Watts.  897 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through Watts.  104 

Lord,"  thou  hast  won;  at  length  I  yield... Newton.  405 

Lord,  thou  who  art  enthroned  in  glory 420 

Lord,  through  the  desert  drear 668 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs Watts.  157 

Lord,  we  are  thine,  bought  by  thy  blood 572 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now Hammond.  78 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults Watts.  170 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high Watts.  258 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray Wrejord.  891 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord Watts.  19 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling G.  Wesley.  603 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Watts.  996 

M.y^Y  to  the  Saviour's  tomb Neulon.  253, 

May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high Watts.  172 

Meekly  in  Jordan's  holy  stream S.  F.  Smith.  775 

Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of  David Newton.  211 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven..... Watts.  630 

More  like  Jesus  would  I  be F.  Crosby.  61 J 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone Allen.  56 J 

630 


INDEX  OF  FIKST  LINES. 

nTM* 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee S.  F.  Smith.  890 

My  (lavs  are  gliding  swiftly  by Nelson.  927 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord Watts.  203 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee JBoy  Palmer,  (jol 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts.  '.'I 

My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art Faber.  136 

My  God,  my  Father,  blissful  name Anna  Stole.  162 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray Miss  C.  Elliott.  688 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise Watts.  32 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love Waits.  616 

My  God,  my  portion  and  my  love Watts.  514 

My  <  iod,  permit  me  not  to  be Watts.  615 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys FToHa.  516 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise 11  More.  135 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right  Doddridge.  563 

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair William  Hunter.  '•'    1 

My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God Miss  A.  L.  Waring.  500 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less E.  Mote.  41 4 

My  Maker  and  my  King Anna  Steele.  567 

My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see Hutton.  44 

My  precious  Lord,  for  thy  dear  name 484 

My  rest  is  in  heaven,  my  rest  is  not  here 679 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend Wa  ts.  529 

My  -ins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour Mbnsell.  222 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard Heath.  ~<  4 

My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands 789 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight Watts.  618 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise Watts.  1 1:1 

My  soul,  with  joy  attend Doddridge.  417 

Nature  with  open  volume  stands. Watts.  235 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee Mrs.  S.  F.  Adams.  600 

New  every  morning  is  the  love Keble.  90 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock Tale  &  Brady.  155 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more Watts.  425 

No  night  shall  be  in  heaven 973 

No  room  for  mirth  or  trilling  here C.  Wesley.  964 

Not  ail  the  blood  of  beasts Waits.  791 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth Watts.  290 

Nothing  but  leaves,  the  Spirit  grieves 

Nothing  either  great  or  small Proctor.  381 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men Watts.  196 

Not  to  ourselves  again 565 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Watts.  739 

Not  what  I  am,  O  Lord,  but  what  thou  art Bonar.  549 

Not  wiiat  1  feel  or  do Bonar.  4'J'> 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme Lan  iford.  541 

Now  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing Walls.  isl 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise II <»//*.  277 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts Mason.  97 

Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal Newton.  908 

Now  1  have  found  a  friend II  m  y  Hope.  498 

Now,  in  parting,  Father,  bless  us 798 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time Dobeli.  346 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King //  yinb  >*ham.  724 

631 


INDEX  OF  FIKST  LINES. 


Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey Doddridge.  267 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright Ambrose.  9i 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song Watts.  168 

Now  to  the  Lord  who  makes  us  know Watts.  992 

Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme Watt*.  530 

Object  of  my  first  desire Toplady.  393 

)  blessed  God!  to  thee  I  raise 30 

J  blessed  Jesus!  Lamb  of  God 279 

O  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord Gregory.  283 

O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  light Hermann.  654 

O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  thy  head 442 

O  Christ,  what  consolation 241 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness Wordsworth.  52 

O  dear  and  blessed  Jesus 846 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness W.   Williams.  878 

O  Father,  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven : J.  W.  Willmarth.  772 

O  Father,  though  the  anxious  fear Mrs.  Barbauld.  55 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe K.  White  &  Fanny  Maitland.  Ill 

O  glorious  God  of  grace 777 

O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert C.  Wesley.  965 

O  God,  my  strength,  my  hope C.  Wesley.  636 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call Watts.  362 

O  God  of  our  salvation,  Lord 457 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past Watts.  120 

OGod,  the  Father,  Christ,  the  Son 860 

O  holy,  holy  Lord 313 

O  holy  Lord,  our  God J.  Young.  803 

Oh,  blessed  souls  are  they Watts.  501 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul.     His  grace Montgomery.  28 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul.    Let  all Watts.  125 

Oh,  bow  thine  ear,  eternal  One 864 

Oh,  could  I  find  from  day  to  day B.  Cleaveland.  622 

Oh,  could  we  speak  the  matchless  worth Medley.  553 

Oh,  do  not  let  the  word  depart 348 

Oh,  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Conper.  626 

Oh,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink Bathurst.  674 

Oh,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God C.  Wesley.  623 

Oh,  for  an  overcoming  faith Watts.  933 

Oh,  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy Watts.  261 

Oh,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing O.  Wesley.  522 

Oh,  for  the  death  of  those Montgomery.  936 

Oh,  for  the  robes  of  whiteness Bonar.  984 

Oh,  hallowed  is  the  land  and  blest Wiezel.  4 

Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice  Doddridge.  766 

Oh,  happy  day,  when  first  we  felt 505 

Oh,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy Needham.  534 

Oh,  how  happy  are  they O.  Wesley.  491 

Oh,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law Watts.  7.*i3 

•Oh,  let  him  whose  sorrow (i^~) 

Oh,  let  my  trembling  sonl  be  still Sir  J.  Bowring.  689 

Oh,  let  thy  sacred  word  impart 726 

Oh,  love,  beyond  the  reach  of  thought Conder.  537 

Oh,  love  divine !  oh,  matchless  grace  K.  Turney.  781 

Oh,  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay 201 

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INDEX  OF  FIEST  LINES. 

HYHfl 

Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord!  prepare Tate,  varied.  6 

Oh,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  -way Anon.  706 

Oh,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 813 

Oh,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place Watts.  595 

Oh,  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone C.  Wesley.  354 

Oh,  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways Watts.  635 

Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies <;-_!5 

Oh,  turn  ye,  oh,  turn  ye,  why  will  ye  die 3N3 

Oh,  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing Krauth.  I!1" 

Oh,  what  amazing  words  of  grace Medley.  :>7.'i 

Oh,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea T.  T.  Lynch.  210 

Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery.  328 

Oh,  wondrous,  vast,  surpassing  love 137 

Oh,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above Sir  B.  Grant.  21 

O  Jesus,  in  this  solemn  hour Collyer.  811 

O  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful Bernard.  487 

O  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace Chandler.  92 

0  Jesus!   sweet  the  tears  I  shed Hay  Palmer.  240 

O  joyful  day  !   O  glorious  hour 251 

O  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love Fellows.  765 

O  Lord,  behold  us  a"t  thy  feet Mrs.  T.  (>'>l 

O  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content Madame  Guion.  105 

O  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be J.Anstice.  6<S1 

O  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness 680 

O  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord Beddome.  557 

O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart J.  F.  Oberlin.  624 

O  Lord,  thy  love's  unbounded 474 

O  Lord,  thy  work  revive Phcebe  II.  Broivn.  SIS 

O  Lord,  when  we  the  path  retrace 1!)!) 

O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art C.  Wesley.  409 

O  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 675 

O  Love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high Neale.  2So 

O  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true Bonar.  143 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day Watts.  89 

Once  more  we  meet  to  pray 835 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought Phoebe  Carey.  924 

One  there  is  above  all  others Newton.  71)6 

On  Jordan's  banks,  the  Baptist's  cry Coffin.  197 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  1  stand &  Stennett.  986 

On  thee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  we  call 895 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly.  879 

O  Paradise  eternal Thomas  Davis.  967 

O  praise  our  great  and  gracious  God Miss  II.  A u ber.  5 1 1 

O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded Gerhardt.  225 

O  S.iviour,  welcome  to  my  heart 566 

<)  Saviour,  who  for  man  has  trod 260 

O  Burner,  why  so  thoughtless  grown Watts  altered  by  Bippon.  327 

O  spotless  Lamb  of  God,  in  thee 139 

O  thou,  my  life,  my  light,  my  joy Montgomery.  159 

O  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more Kris/ma  Pal.  7~  1 

()  thou  that  nearest  prayer John  Burton.  301 

O  thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith Toplady.  401 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry Watts.  361 

O  thou,  the  contrite  sinner's  friend 437 

O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow Tate  &  Brady.  1U7 

633 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

HYMN 

O  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight .  C.  Wesley.  575 

O  thou  who  in  Jordan  didst  bow  thy  meek  head Belhune.  773 

Our  country's  voice  is  pleading Mrs.  G.  W.  Anderson.  883 

Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven Dr.  A.  Judson.  18 

Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name 17 

Our  helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name Doddridge.  907 

Our  Saviour  bowed  beneath  the  wave Dr.  A.  Judson.  760 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit 642 

Our  times  are  in  thy  hand Wm.  F.  Lloyd.  659 

>  wondrous  type,  O  vision  fair » Neale.  207 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed Bakeivell.  790 

Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour 834 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan Shirley.  384 

People  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  841 

Pilgrim,  rejoice!  for  the  mantle  of  sin 847 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  vine S.  F.  Smith.  751 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair Watts.  182 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am Newton.  418 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow Ken.  1 

Praise  God,  ye  gladdening  smiles  of  morn Anna  Shipton.  7 

Praise,  Lord,  for  thee  in  Zion  waits Lyte.  25 

Praise,  oh,  praise  our  God  and  King Baker.  903 

Praise  the  Lord,  his  glories  show Lyte.  26 

Praise  the  Lord;  ye  heavens  adore  him 9 

Praise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  save Groser.  250 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise Mrs.  Barbaidd.  898 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator Fawcett.  34 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  let  praise  employ Anna  Steele.  13 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  my  heart  shall  join Watts.  37 

Praises  to  him  whose  love  has  given Bonar.  310 

Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man Beddome.  581 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice  Montgomery.  583 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Montgomery.  582 

Purer  yet,  and  purer 607 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs Watts.  551 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers L.  Laurenti.  993 

Rejoice!  ye  saints,  rejoice  and  praise 523 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern Fawcett.  859 

Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound Doddridge.  905 

Repent!  the  voice  celestial  cries Doddridge.  334 

Return,  my  soul,  and  sweetly  rest Latrobe.  128 

Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return Collyer.  836 

Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord A.  Midlane.  817 

Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty Milman.  212 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings...  R.  Seagrave.  990 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path Needham.  708 

Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep 670 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me Toplady.  416 

Safely  through  another  week Newton.  57 

Salvation!  oh,  the  joyful  sound Watts.  538 

Saved  ourselves  by  Jesus'  blood Kelly.  814 

Saviour,  bles*  thy  word  to  all Kelly.  63 

634 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES. 

TITMW 

Saviour,  happy  should  I  be 494 

Saviour,  I  think  upon  that  hour 221 

Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe Toplady.  605 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us 850 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation Newton.  824 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding Muhlenberg.  857 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddridge.  843 

See  the  ransomed  millions  stand J.  Conder.  991 

Servant  of  God,  well  done Montgomery.  942 

Shall  hymns  of  grateful  love James  T.  Cummins.  24 

Shall  we  gather  at  the  river 914 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin Watts.  627 

Show  pity,  Lord!  O  Lord,  forgive Watts.  351 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time ITervey.  154 

Sing,  0  heavens!  O  earth,  rejoice Monsell.  243 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name Watts.  35 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 343 

Sinner,  what  hast  thou  to  show Mrs.  Tonna.  331 

Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die Wesley.  329 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message Allen.  333 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely. 951 

So  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower Anna  Steele.  949 

Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray S.  F.  Smith.  54 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day Boone.  95 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise../ C.  Wesley.  718 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watts.  634 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery.  27 

Son  of  God,  thy  blessing  grant 0.  Wesley.  591 

Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say Watts.  450 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise Baptist  Magazine,  1816.  871 

Sovereign  grace,  o'er  sin  abounding \ Kent.  552 

Sovereign  of  worlds,  display  thy  power 874 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all...' Baffels.  355 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed Montgomery.  698 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer A.  Bee'd.  867 

Spirit  of  everlasting  grace Bonar.  821 

Spirit  of  holiness,  descend S.  F.  Smith.  297 

Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord Montgomery.  14 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears '.  Watte.  714 

Stand  up!  stand  u[>  for  Jesus....*. Duffield.  7* >7 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay Q.  Wesley.  2D:! 

Still,  still  with  thee  when  purple  morning  breaketh Mrs.  Stoice.  586 

Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth 673 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait Watts.  <i."»l 

Stretched  on  tin-  cross,  the  Saviour  dies Anna  Steele.  230 

Sun  of  my  soul !  thou  Saviour  dear Keble.  96 

Surely  Christ  thy  griefe  hath  borne Toplady.  380 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows Newton.  535 

Swc.t  Feast  of  love  divine 799 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer 578 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace Watts.  121 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King Watts.  5'.) 

Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord Lyte.  69 

Sweet  land  of  rot,  tor  thee  I  nigh '.'•_'»» 

Sweet  the  momenta,  rich  in  blessing Men  &  Shirley. 

035 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

HTMN 

Sweet  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt J'ewlon.  518 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song 900 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King G.  Herbert.  696 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days Watts.  919 

Tell  me  the  old,  old  story 453 

Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody Miss  A.  L.  Waring.  910 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come Watts.  961 

Th'  atoning  work  is  done Kelly.  264 

The  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high Cowper.  676 

The  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind Beddome.  289 

The  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day Walter  Scott.  959 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name Watts.  917 

The  God  of  harvest  praise Montgomery.  901 

The  happy  morn  is  come Haweis.  245 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned T.  Kelly.  492 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord Watts.  721 

The  Holy  Ghost  is  here Spurgeon.  294 

The  hour  of  my  departure's  come Michael  Bruce.  930 

The  Lord  !  how  wondrous  are  his  ways Watts.  118 

The  Lord  into  his  garden  comes 823 

The  Lord  is  great!  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  adore  him 8 

The  Lord  is  King!  lift  up  thy  voice Conder.  150 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed Kelly.  257 

The  Lord  is  risen, — oh,  what  joy 254 

The  Lord  Jehovah  calls Doddridge.  347 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns Watts.  148 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Addison.  165 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is Watts,  163 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light Watts.  80 

The  Lord  of  glory,  moved  by  love 177 

The  Lord  our  God  is  King Davis.  286 

The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake Heber.  955 

The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  thee Mrs.  Baxter.  831 

The  morning  light  is  breaking S.  F.Smith.  880 

The  pity  of  the  Lord Watts.  126 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love Watts.  448 

The  promises  I  sing Doddridge.  131 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined C.  Wesley.  189 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood Cowper.  410 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands Watts.  979 

There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen Anon.  971 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight Watts.  9(56 

There  is  a  name  I  love  to  hear 482 

There  is  a  realm  where  Jesus  reigns 851 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace W.  B.  Tappan.  969 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest W.  B.  Tappan.  9^6 

There  is  none  other  name  than  thine 479 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth 477 

There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light Orewdson  &  Kennedy.  589 

There's  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest Noel.  116 

The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray Hastings.  705 

The  Saviour  calls  ;  let  every  ear..  Anna  Steele.  378 

The  Saviour  lives,  no  more  to  die Medley.  255 

The  Saviour!  oh,  what  endless  charms Anna  Steele.  YJ^ 

636 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

BTXH 

These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade Doddridge.  970 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high Addison.  1  I  1 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts Onderdonk.  386 

The  starry  firmament  on  high .Addison.  723 

The  swift  declining  day Doddridge.  3  15 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  escape Richard  Burdsall.  368 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love Doddridge.  56 

Thine  forever  !  God  of  love Maude  560 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore Hart.  130 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made Watts.  52 

This  rite  our  blest  Redeemer  gave S.  D.  Phelps.  75  1 

This  world  would  be  a  wilderness Beddome.  515 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave Heber.  944 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord 432 

Thou  art  mv  portion,  O  rav  God Watts.  629 

Thou  art,  O  Christ,  the  way Smith.  214 

Thou  art,  O  Lord,  my  hiding-place 433 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone Donne.  215 

Thou  hast  said,  exalted  Jesus J.E.  Giles.  70S 

Thou  know'st  me,  Lord  ;  'tis  thine  to  view 108 

Thou  Lord  of  all  above Beddome.  356 

Thou,  Lord  of  all,  on  earth  hast  dwelt Treyetles.  249 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart Anna  Steele.  597 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life Tale  <fc  Brady.  127 

Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same Tate  &  Brady.  100 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God Watts.  921 

Through  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path H.  K.  White.  954 

Thus  fur  the  Lord  has  led  me  on Waits.  98 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess Gibbons.  114 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  the  sinner's  hope 122 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord Bonar.  691 

Thy  way,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  sea Faweett.  689 

Thy  will  be  done!     In  devious  ways Sir  J.  Bowring.  690 

Thy  works,  not  mine,  O  Christ Bonar.  422 

Till  he  come,— oh,  let  the  words Bickersteth.  999 

Time  is  winging  us  away J.  Burton.  923 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know Newton.  632 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come  Watts.  <>'i7 

'Tis  done, — th'  important  act  is  done .V.  F.  Smith.  809 

'Tis  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul Beddome.  112 

'Tis  finished!  so  the  Saviour  cried S.  Stennett.  237 

'  Tis  God  the  Spirit  leads Montgomery.  288 

'Tis  midnight,  and  on  Olive's  brow W.  B.  Tappan.  216 

'Tis  not  that  1  did  choose  thee /.  Conder.  540 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give Mary  Masters.  508 

To  Calv'ry,  Lord  in  spirit  now Denny.  788 

To  Christ  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue S.  Stennett.  17:) 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls 330 

To-day  the  Saviour  rose 248 

To  Cod  the  Father,  God  the  Son 1000 

To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes Watts.  1'*>1 

To  him  who  loved  the  bouIs  of  men Watts.  797 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine Doddridge.  '■'>*  1 

To  our  Led. ■cmrr's  glorious  name Anna  Si,,  le.  7'.'  I 

To  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Saviour Monseil.  602 

3D  637 


INDEX   OF   FIEST   LINES. 

To  thee  tlii?  temple  we  devote J.  B.  8 

To  the  name  of  God  on  high Bonar. 

To  thy  temple  we  repair Montgomery, 

Trembling  before  thine  awful  throne IliL 

UXVEEL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb Watt*.     941 

Vath  are  the  hopes  the  son?  of  men Watt*.     320 

Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu C.  Wesley.     611 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord W.F.Lloyd. 

Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will 158 

i  by  the  trumpets  sound C  Wt 

"Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night Sir  J.  Bmcrino. 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name Montgomery.     B    1 

We  come.  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 

We  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim 844 

Weeping  saint,  no  longer  mourn- 233 

_ve  immortal  prai>e Wolfs.     307 

Welcome,  delightful  morn Hayward.       47 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest Watts. 

Welcome  to  me  the  darkest  night 

Welcome,  welcome,  >inner,  here /.  Conder.     382 

We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod Mrs.  Earbauld.     - 

What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains - -13 

What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring Watt*.     274 

What  grace.  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 198 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page Ch  wper. 

What  means  this  ea£:er.  anxious  throng 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God - W  - 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do Watt*. 

What  sinners  value  I  resign U  att*.     614 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet Ompcr. 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God Addison.     115 

When  as  returns  this  solemn  day Ms.  Barba  uld. 

When  at  thy  footstool.  Lord,  I  bend Lyie.     403 

When  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb 95# 

When  first  o'erwhelmed  with  sin • 419 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view B.  Grant.     2u4 

When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name Watt*. 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear W  ^ 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross W 

When  languor  and  disease  invade 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain H.  A.    > 

whelmed  with  grief. ; 

When  power  divine,  in  mortal  frame S     /.  E.  Smith. 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death Addison.     325 

When  shall  we  meet  again ilarie  A.  Wait*.     915 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise Anna  > 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies W.  Skr\ 

When  the  worn  spirit  wan:-  -      Edmnton.       40 

When  this  passing  world  is  done. -" 

When  thou,  mv  righteous  Judge 963 

When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled-... SL  F.  Sm  itn .     324 

When  time  seems  short,  and  death  is  near. Bethune      42S 

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INDEX  OF  FIRST  L: 


re  can  we  hide,  or  wl 
in  this  sacred  i  -    J     -  " 

life  pro!  tigs  iti 
While  shepherd*  watched  their  flocks  by  nigh: 
While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power.  Mas  II.  M. 

■ 

_ 
an  forbe:.  ■ 

g abode 

io  we  mourn  departing  friends 
- 
jnd  fear  to  die- 
v  brethren  ?  come,  let  as  arise  -    _ 

-le  on  trifling  ci:  -         _ 

hou  not  visit  mc 

ill  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue.. 
With  broken  heart  and  contrite  - 

milt  oppressed,  bowed  down  with  sin 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  daj 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

-hstance  I  will  honor  F 

:earful  eyes  I  look  around 

:ears  of  anguish  I  lament. 

With  willing  he 

.  for  the  night  is  coming...  

is  flying 
Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God —  Hammond. 

ristian  heralds,  go  proclaim 

earth,  adieu 

.  approach  your  God 

Y--  :..•  _■-'.-    •■••;::  ..-.  ;.--,-, Jj.        ■  ...      ~    r 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rej-: 

i  vants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim 

die  Lord 

:ne,  he  car- 

!  and  naught  of  ear.:.  _ 

-   fear  the  L 

ou  art  mine,  my  blessed  Lore 

- 

.m.  join — 
etched,  hungry,  starring  poor.. 

-  '         "  - 

Z:   v  --      h  -.-;.'.  bilk  -   rrounded "    - 

Zion,  the  r:  .  W.  A.  MmJdeml 


INDEX 


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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING,  ETC 


Note. — The  Selections  for  Chanting,  etc.,  commence  at  page  549  of  this  book. 

NC  MISER 

As  the  o'ervrearied  hart 23 

Behold  the  Lamb  (O  thou  for  sinners  slain) 24 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping 41 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  (Psalm  ciiij 54 

Blest  is  the  hour 3 

"Brother,  on  the  troubled  deep"  (Be  not  afraid) 36 

Come  unto  me 56 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 47 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart 40 

Father,  from  thy  throne  (Evening  Prayer) 48 

From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit 40 

Give  thanks  to  Jehovah  (Psalm  cv.,  Revised  Version) 10 

Give  to  Jehovah  (Psalm  xxix.,  Revised  Version) 12 

Glory  be  to  God  (Gloria  in  Excelsis) 1 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  (Gloria  Patri) 52 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power  (Gloria) 51 

God,  be  merciful  unto  us  (Psalm  lxvii.j 5 

God  is  our  refuge  (Psalm  xlvi.) 1~> 

Have  mercy  upon  me  (Psalm  li.) o7 

He  i-  despised  and  rejected  of  men Is 

He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt 29 

Holy,  holy,  Lord  God 7 

Holv,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  (Sanctns) 

3d2  GU 


INDEX  OF  SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 

NUMBER 

I  love  to  tell  the  story 49 

"Is  this  the  way,  my  Father?"  (The  Guiding  Hand) 28 

I  will  lift  my  eyes  (Psalm  cxxi.,  Revised  Version) 14 

Just  as  I  am 32 

"Land  ahead,"  its  fruits  (Safe  within  the  vail) 50 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  (Psalm  xc) 58 

Lowly  and  solemn  be 43 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 22 

Nothing  to  do! 35 

No  time  to  pray! 37 

O  Father,  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  (Baptismal) 33 

Oh,  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  (Jubilate) 4 

Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  (Psalm  xcv) 53 

Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  (Psalm  cxxxvi.) 8 

Oh,  what  is  life 26 

Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found 19 

Oh,  worship  the  Lord 44 

O  Lord,  I  have  heard  thy  speech  (Prayer  of  Habakkuk, — chap.  iii.)...  17 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 21 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks 25 

O  thou  who  dry'st  the  mourner's  tear 27 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven  (Lord's  Prayer) 16 

Out  of  the  depths  (Psalm  cxxx.) 11 

Out  on  an  ocean,  all  (Homeward  Bound) 34 

Return,  O  wanderer 55 

Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river 42 

The  earth  is  Jehovah's  (Psalm  xxiv.,  Revised  Version) 13 

The  land  beyond  the  sea 30 

The  leaves  around  me  falling 20 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  (Psalm  xxiii.) 6 

There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  (Heavenly  Rest) 31 

This  is  my  Bible 39 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  (Psalm  cxix.) 9 

We  praise  thee,  O  God  (Te  Deum  Laudamus) 2 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around 38 

642 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


1712 
1709 
1719 


NAME   OF   AUTHOR. 


1719 
1698 

1864 


1744 
1760 
1719 
1760 

14  1825 

15  1719 

16 

17 1 

is  1825 
19  1719 


20  1698 


Thomas  Ken.... 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

George  Wiasell. 

Isaac  Watts 

Nahum  Tate 

Anna  Shipton... 


Charles  Wesley 

Anna  Steele 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 

.lanii-s  Montgomery. 

Isaac  Watts 

James  Moutgomery. 


Adoniram  Judson. 

Isaac  Watts 

Nahum  Tate 

Nicholas  Brady , 

21   1839  IJohert  Grant... 


22  1719 

23  1698 

24  1849 


Isaac  Watts 

Tate  &  Brady 

James  J.  Cummins. 
•J.',  1833  Henry  Frauds  Lyt< 


1834  Henry  Francis  Lyte. 
1819  James  Montgomery., 
1825  James  Montgomery., 

1786 


Helen  .Maria  Williams. 


1719  Isaac  Watts 

2  1719  Isaac  Watts 

83   1719   Isaac  Watts 

34  1767  John  Fawcett 

35  1719  Isaac  Watte 

36  1793  Thomas  Blacklock 

37  1719  Isaac  Watts 

38  1773   llenjamiu  Williams 

29   I70t  Isaac  Watts 

4  i  Ivo  Jaims  Bdmcston 

4!    177:1  Anna  L.  Barbauld 

42  1732  Joseph  Stennett 

4->,  1811    William  Mason 

4;  1795  James  Mutton 

4:.  1773  Elizabeth  Sett 

4>.  IT'i.i  Isaac  W.tts 

■i7    Tb -mas  Ha v ward. 

1-  1832  Stephen  Bu'lfiuch  

4(»  17-n  Sii >n   Browne 

...)  1773  Anna  I,.  Barbauld 

;,]    1719    Isaac  Watts 

6-2  1865  Christ'phr  Wordsworth 

«i3  1-4:;  Elizabeth  L  Pollen 

54  1843  S.F.Smith  

6511773,  Anna  L.  Barbauld 


Baptist 

Congregational.. 

Episcopal 

episcopal  

Episcopal    

Congregational.. 
Episcopal 


DENOMINATION. 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Congregational. 


Congregational. 
Episcopal 


Methodist 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Moravian 

Congregational. 
Moravian 


Episcopal.. 

Kpiscopal., 

Moravian  . 
Moravian., 
Unitarian. 


Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregatioual. 

Baptist    

Congregational. 

Presbyterian 

Congregational. 
C  mgregational. 
Ongregatioual. 

Kpiscopal  

Unitarian 

Baptist 

Kpiscopal 

Moravian  

Presbyterian 

Congregational. 


WHKKE    BORN. 


Little  Berkhamstead,  Eng.. 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton.  England 

Dornnau,  Prussia 

Southampton,  England 

Dublin,  Ireland 


Epworth,  England 

Bronghton,  England.... 
Southampton,  England. 
Bronghton,  England.... 

Irvine.  Scotland 

Southampton,  England. 
Irvine,  Scotland 


Maiden.  Mass..  U.  8 

Southampt   n.  England 

Dublin,  Ireland 

Brandon.  Ireland 

Scotland 

Southampton,  England 

Dublin  &  Brandon,  Ireland. 


Kelso,  Scotland.. 
Kelso,  Scotland.. 
Irvine.  Scotland. 
Irvine.  Scotland. 

England 


Southampton,  England.. 
Southampton,  England.. 
Southampton,  England.. 
Lidget-green,  Eugland... 
Southampton,  England.. 
Annan.  Scotland    

Southampton,  England.. 


Southampton,  England 

London,  England  

Kibworth,  England 

Abingdon,  England 

Kingston-npun-IIull,  Eng. 

London,  England  

Norwich,  England 

Southampton,  England 


1037 
1674 
1674 
1590 
1074 
1652 
1834 


1710 
1748 
1748 
1635 
1748 
1715 


B  iston    M         0.8    

"  epton  Malleit.  England. 


Unitarian 

<  iougregational. 

Unitarian     Kibworth,  England 

-  itional  Southampton,  England 

pal  England  

Unitarian  Bost  >u,  Manx  .  U.  s 

Baptist BoMton,  Ma-..  D   s 

lUuitarian  Kibworth,  England 

643 


1708  1788 

1716  177S 
1074  17+s 
1716  1778 
1771  1854 
1674  17 18 
1771  Is.'.  I 

ITss  |85  ) 
1674  1748 
1652  1715 
1659  1726 
1785  1815 
1674  1748 

1815  1867 
1793  is 47 
1793  1847 
1771  1854 
1771  1854 
1762  1827 

1074  17  4S 

1074  17  IS 

107  4  174S 

1739  1817 

1074  1748 

1721  1791 

1671  1748 

1674  1748 

1791  1867 

1741  IV.-. 

1663  1713 

1725  17. '7 

1715  1795 

1674  174S 


Is  Jo 

1748 


1741 
1 67  1 

I8OJ 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


us 
99 
LOO 
101 
102 
103 
Ml 
105 
106 
107 
108 
109 
110 
111 
112 
113 
114 
115 
116 
117 
118 
119 
120 
121 
122 
L23 
124 
125 


1755 
1779 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1833 
1812 
1719 
1719 
1719 

1812 
1841 
1719 
1747 
1787 
1720 
1779 
1812 
1719 
1779 
1745 
1742 
1719 
1784 

1709 
1774 
1759 
1697 
1709 
1813 
1709 
1S27 
1847 
1847 
1824 
1709 
1826 
1827 
1683 
1709 
1697 
1698 
1707 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1704 


1760 
1719 

1818 
1719 
1774 
1712 
1841 
1794 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1719 


1719 
1719 


NAME  OF  AUTHOR. 

DENOMINATION. 

WHERE   BORN. 

a  § 

&  « 

a 

H 

s 

Congregational...... 

Episcopal 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational  

Congregational 

1702 
1725 
1674 
1674 
1674 
1674 
1793 
1769 
1674 
1674 
1674 

1788 
1793 
1674 
1710 
1727 
1680 
1725 
1771 
1674 
1725 

1751 

1807 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Kelso,  Scotland 

Kellvville    Ireland 

1748 

Isaac  Watts 

174; 

1748 

1748 

Henry  Francis  Lyte 

1847 

1855 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Episcopal 

Congregational 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

London,  England 

1748 

1748 

1748 

Thomas  Raffles 

1863 

Henry  Francis  Lyte 

1847 

Southampton,  England 

Blackwater  Park,  Eng 

Exeter,  Devonshire,  Eng 

Shepton  Mallett,  Kngland... 

1748 

1798 

Baptist 

Congregational 

1795 

1732 

1807 

James  Montgomery 

Moravian 

Congregational 

1X54 

Southampton,  England 

1748 

1807 

William  Hammond 

Charles  Wesley 

1783 

Methodist 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

1708 
1674 
1749 

1674 
1725 
1712 
1637 
1674 
1759 
1674 
1792 
340 
340 
1783 
1674 
1799 
1792 

1788 

Southampton.  England 

1748 

1809 

Southampton,  England 

England     ., 

1748 

1786 

Congregational 

Episcopal.. 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

1768 

Thomas  Ken 

Isaac  Watts 

William  Shruhsole 

Little  Berkhamstead,  Eng... 

Southampton,  England 

Shccrness,  Kent,  England... 

Southampton,  England 

Fairiord    England 

1710 
1748 
1829 
1748 

John  Keble 

1806 

Catholic 

397 

397 

Phoebe  H.Brown 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Canaan  Four  Corners.  N.  Y.. 

Southampton,  England 

Trenton,  N.  J.,  U.  S 

1861 
1748 

George  W.  Doane  

John  Keble 

1859 
1866 

1694 

Congregational 

Southampton,  England 

Little  Berkhamstead,  Eng... 
Dublin  &  Brandon,  Ireland. 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton.  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

1674 
1637 

1674 
1674 

1074 
1674 
1648 

1716 
1674 

1717 
1674 
1720 
1672 
1799 
1744 
1674 
1674 
1074 
1674 

1771 
1674 

1748 

1710 

TateA  Brady 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational. 

Congregational 

Roman  Catholic 

1748 

1748 

1748 

Isaac  Watts 

1748 

JeanneB.de  la  M.Guion. 
Tate  &  Brady 

1717 

Dublin  &  Brandon,  Ireland. 
Broughton,  England 

1778 

Isaac  Watts 

S-wall  S.  Cutting 

Benjamin  Beddome 

Isaac  Watts 

Congregational 

Baptist. 

Baptist 

Southampton,  England 

Windsor,  Vt, 
Henley-in-Ardcn,  England.. 

Southampton,  England 

Reek  near  Swappam,  Eng... 
Milston.Wiltshire,  England. 
Leithmout,  Scotland." 

1748 
1795 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

1748 
1785 

Joseph  Aadisnn 

Baptist  \V.  Noel 

iOttivvell  Heginbothani. 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

1719 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Moravian 

Cong/egational 

Congregational 

1768 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Irvine,  Scotland 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

17  48 
1748 
1748 

1748 

James  Montgomery 

1854 
1748 

Isaac  Watts 

1074  1748 

644 


BIOGRAPHICAL   INDEX. 


1719 

1841 
1707 
1759 
1755 
1768 
1  R5<  i 

LSi  6 
1849 


NAME   OF   AUTHOR. 


DEN0.MIN>1I"V 


WHEBJ 


Isaac  Watts Congregational Southampton,  England 

Tate  k  Brady Episcopal Dublin  &  Brandon,  Ireland, 

John  A.  Latrobe -•  Episcopal London,  England 

Isaac  Watts Congregational Southampton,  England 


Joseph  Uart Congregational. 

Philip  Doddridge Congregational 

John  Needhani Baptist.. 

Hasil  Mauley Baptist. 


James  Montgomery. 

Henry  Moore .. 

Frederick  W.  Faber.. 


138  185S 

14(.  1784 

141  1719 

142  1826 

143  1867 

144  1712 

145  1705 

146  1720 
L47  1719 
14-  1709 
149  171'.* 

151  1707 

162  1719 

L63  1779 

154  1763 

155  1698 

; 

157  1709 

158  1787 

159  


Ray  Palmer. 


Congregational 

Unitarian 

Koman  Catholic... 


[60  1719 

161  1719 

162  1760 

163  1719 
L64  IT 05 
I6!i  1712 
166  IT  19 
L67  1768 

168  1T"7 

169  1709 
1 7i  •  1709 
171 

L72  1709 
17:;  1787 

174  1709 

175  17-7 

176  17'  9 
177 

"-  i 
17'.'  1760 
I  mi  1760 
181  1719 
L82  1707 
I-:;  1719 
184  1755 
186  17':; 
186  1815 
1-7  1826 
!K8  1739 

190  

191  1745 

193  1811 

194  1524 
IS6  1669 


Georgp  Biinl'-r 

Isaac  Watts 

John  Bowring 

Horatius  Bonar-.. 

Joseph  Addison 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  WattS 

Isaac  WattS 

Josiah  Couder 

Isaac  WattS 

Isaac  WattS 

William  Cowper.... 

James  Henrey 

Tate  &  Brady. 

Anna  Steele 

Isaac  Watts 

Benjamin  Beddome 
ntgoniery 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  \\  atts 

Joseph  Addison 

Isaac  Watts 

John  Needham 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 


London,  England. 

Loudon,  England 

England 

Greenville,  S.O,  U.  S... 

Irvine,  Scotland 

Plymouth,  England 

England 


Presbyterian 

Rational.. 
Congregational .. 

Unitarian 

Presb]  teriao , 

Episcopal 

gational.. 

Rational.. 

_     Rational.. 

Congregational.. 

national.. 
Congregational.. 

gational.. 
i     Rational.. 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Congregational 

Baptist 

Moravian 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Baptist 

gational 

Congregational 

Episcopal 

Congregational 

Baptist. 

Congregational 

a     gational 

Congregational 


Little  Compton,  R.  I.,  U   S. 


London,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Exeter,  Devonshire,  Eng 

Ediubnrgh,  Scotland 

Milston.M  Htshire,  England, 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

London.  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton.  England 

Berkhamstead,  England 

Han  lings  tone,  England 

Dublin  6l  Brandon,  Ireland. 

Broughton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Henlcy-iu-Arden,  England. 

Ii-viue,  Scotland 

Sou t ha ii i p ton.  England 

Southampton,  England 

Broughton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Milston,  W  iltshire,  Eng 

Southampton,  England 

England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  Englaud 


1674  1748 


1674  1748 
1712  1768 


171o 

1787 

1825 

1771 

1854 

1732 

18(12 

1815 

■ 

1808 

1752 

- 

1674 

1748 

1792 

1'.7  2 

1719 

lo74 

1748 

1674 

1748 

1674 

1748 

1674 

1748 

1674 

174S 

1790 

1855 

1074 

1748 

lo74 

1748 

1731 

1800 

1714 

1768 

Isaac  Watts 

Samuel  Stennett. 

Isaac  Watt-.  

John  Bippon 

Isaac  Watts... 


Congregational Southan  pton,  El  gland 

Baptist Exeter,  England 

_     gational Southampton,  England 

Baptist Tiverton,  Devuusbii 

gational Southampton,  England 


Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

Anna  Steele , 

Anna  Steele 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts ... 

\-a:x<-  Watt- 

Philip  Doddridge... 

Tate  k  Brady 

John  Cawood 

W.  a.  Muhlentx  rg 


Southampton.  England. 


Charles  Wesley Methodist. 

John  Morrison. 
Krauth. 
Charles  Wesley 
Han  iet  Aul  ei . 
Reginald  Hebei 
Martin  Luther.. 
Paul  Gel  hard  t. 


Baptist Broughtou,  England. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

gational. 

gational. 
_     gational. 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Episcopal. 


terian... 

....  Methodist 

••••  Episcopal 

•»•   Episcopal 

mer 

i  an 

645 


Bronghton,  England 

Southampton.  England 

Southampton,  England 

>  utbampton,  England 

London,  Eugland 

Dublin  k  Brandon,  Ireland. 

Matlock,  England 

United  States 

Epwoi  th.  England 

AIm  id-  en,  Scotland 


I  |.\\>  rth,  Englaud 

Broxboui  iic  Englaud 

I  

n.  <  lei  many 


^i BLfenhi  nichen,  - 


1716  1778 
1074  1748 
1717|l795 
1771  1-54 
1674  174S 
1074  174> 
1716  1778 
1074  1748 
1674  1748 

10,7-.'  17:9 
1674  1748 
1710  17S7 
1074  17  48 
1074  1748 
1074  1748 

1674  1748 
1727  17:5 
lt,74  174<* 
1751  1836 
1674  1748 

1674  1748 

1716  1773 

1716  1778 

1074  1748 

1674  174S 

lo74  1748 

170-J  1751 

1775  1862 

17'  -  1788 
1749  L798 

■ 
it::;  ih  i 

1783  1826 
1006  1670 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


196 
197 
198 
199 
200 
201 
202 
«03 
'04 

£3  i 

207 

2D8 

209 

2  to 

211 

212 

213 

214 

215 

216 

217 

218 

219 

220 

221 

222 

223 

224 

225 

226 

227 

228 

229 

230 

231 

232 

233 

234 

235 

236 

237, 

238 1 

239 

240 

241 1 

242 

243 

244 

245 

246 

247, 

2481 

249 

250 

251| 

252 

253  i 

254 

255 

256 

257  1 

258 

259 

260 

261 

262 

263 

264 

205 


NAME   OF   AUTHOR. 


1709  Isaac  Watts.... 
1736  Charles  Coffin. 


1S61 
1860 
1840 
170J 
18.16 
1825 
1787 
1801 


1831 

I800 
1779 

1824 


Iloratius  Bonar 

Thomas  II.  Gill... 

A.  C.  Coxe 

Isaac  Watts ... 

Robert  Grant. 

A.  I,.  Barbauld 

Benjamin  Beddome.... 

•John  Mason  Neale 

Bradley 

James  E.  Smith 

Thomas  Toke  Lynch.. 

John  Newton 

Henry  II.  Miluian 


1833  George  Smith 

1826  George  W.  Doane.... 
1834!  William  B.  Tappan.. 
1843 1  Samuel  F.  Smith.  ... 

1792  Thomas  Haweis 

1825 j. J ames  Montgomery. 
1782  John  Fawcett 


1S63 
1760 
1755 
1659 
1857 
1719 
1707 
1709 
1760 
1702 
1707 

1709 
1707 

1787 
1787 

1818 
1867 

1705 
1863 
1773 
1792 
1707 
1739 


1707 
1779 


John  T.  B.  Monsell. 

Anna  Steele 

Philip  Doddridge... 

Paul  Gerhardt 

Horatius  Bonar 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac.  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 

Samuel  Wesley 

Isaac  Watts 


Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Jonathan  Evans.. 
Samuel  Stennett. 


Benjamin  Beddome. 
Bay  Palmer 


Isaac  Watts 

John  T.  B.  Monsell. 

Thomas  Scott 

Thomas  llaweis 

Isaac  Watts ... 

Charles  Wesley 


Samuel  P.  Tregelles. 
William  Grocer 


Isaac  Watts..  .. 
John  Newton. 


5  1789  Samuel  Medley., 


1757 

1809 
1719 

1787 

1719 
1739 
1709 
1804 
1760 


Christian  F.  Gellert. 

Thomas  Kelly 

Isaac  Watts 

Samuel  Stennett 


Isaac  Watts 

Charles  Wesley. 
Isaac  Watts..  ... 
Thomas  Kelly... 
Anna  Steele 


DENOMINATION. 


WHERE   BORN. 


Congregational Southampton,  England. 


Presbyterian 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Episcopal 

Unitarian 

Baptist 

Episcopal 


Unitarian 

Congregational. 

Kpiscopal 

Episcopal 


Congregational. 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Episcopal 

Moravian 

Baptist 


Episcopal 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Lutheran 

Presbyterian  ... 
Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational. 

Baptist ... 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Baptist... 


Baptist 

Presbyterian .... 

Congregational. 

Episcopal 

Presbyterian  .... 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Methodist 


Baptist 

Congregational. 
Episcopal 


Baptist 

Reformed 

Independent 

Congregational 

Baptist... 


Congregational. 

Methodist 

Congregational. 
Independent .... 

Baptist 

GIG 


Edinburgh,  Scotland 

England. 

Mendhaui,  N.J.,  U.S 

Southampton,  England 

England 

Kib worth,  England 

llenley-in-Arden,  England. 
Loudon,  England 


Norwich,  Norfolk,  England 

England 

London,  England. 

London,  England 


Bristol,  England 

Trenton,  N.  J.,  U.  S 

Beverly.  Mass.,  U.  S 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.S 

Truro,  Cornwall,  England. 

Irvine,  Scotland 

Lidget-green,  England 


St.  Column's,  Ireland 

Broughton,  England 

London,  England 

Gr'afenhanichen,  Saxony. 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Southampton,  Kngland... 
Southampton,  England... 
Southampton.  England... 

Broughton,  England 

Winter  bourne,  Kngland.. 
Southampton,  England... 


Southampton,  England. 
Southampton,  Kngland. 

Coventry,  Kngland 

Exeter,  England , 


Henley-in-Arden,  England. 
Little  Compton,  K.  I.,  U.  S.. 


Southampton,  England 

St.  Columb's,  Ireland 

Norwich,  Norfolk.  England. 
Truro,  Cornwall,  Kngland... 

Southampton.  Kngland 

Epworth,  England 


Falmouth,  Cornwall,  Eng... 
London,  England 


Southampton,  England. 
London,  England 


Cheshunt,  England 

Hagnichen,  Saxony 

Ke'llyville,  Ireland'. 

Southampton,  Kngland. 
Exeter,  England 


Southampton.  Kngland. 

Kp worth.  England 

Southampton,  Kngland. 

Kellyville,  Ireland 

Broughton,  England , 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


fc 

£  -' 

-  - 

u.* 

266 

177,7 

267 

1755 

•_>.-,  s 

1760 

269 

1709 

270 

1760 

27! 

1780 

IMS 

1 7  Vfi 

27-J 

L709 

27  S 

1745 

276 

1760 

■J  7  7 

1707 

278 

1709 

279 

M 

1707 

281 

lH)t 

282 

1806 

Un-; 

284 

1809 

2vi 

286 

isei 

287 

1709 

LN> 

289 

17S7 

290 

1709 

291 

17(30 

292 

293 

1749 

294 

1866 

_ 

IS  18 

296 

1776 

297 

1843 

298 

1818 

299 

17  07 

300 

17-Jo 

301 

1824 

31  »2 

1*25 

;>  i ; 

1759 

3  >4 

1819 

3  15 

1831 

306 

307 

1709 

308 

1867 

309 

1757 

310 

1867 

311 

1709 

212 

1812 

313 

1832 

314 

1867 

315 

1709 

316 

1719 

317 

172c 

1709 

319 

1709 

320 

170.. 

321 

17o.) 

322 

1804 

323 

1755 

32  I 

1843 

_ 

1.  12 

N Olt    OF   AUTHOR. 


Christian  F.  Gellert. 
Philip  Doddridge  .... 

Anna  Steele 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 

Kdward  Perronett...., 
.Matthew  Brydges.... 

Isaac  Watts." 

Isaac  Watts 

William  Hammond... 

John  Bakewell 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 


Isaac  Watts 

Thomas  Kelly 

Thomas  Kelly 

Gregory  the  Great... 

Thomas  Kelly 

John  M.  Neal 

Thomas  Davis 

Isaac  Watts 

James  Montgomery. 
Benjamin  Beddome. 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 


DEXOMIWTIoX. 


Methodist. 

Baptist 

Baptist 


Charles  Wesley 

Charles  Il.Spurgeon. 

Benjamin   Beddome.. 
'John  Stocker 

Samuel  F.Smith Baptist., 

Benjamin  Beddome Baptist.. 

Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

Simon  lire wne Congregational.., 

'John  Burton  [Congregational... 

Andrew  Reed Congregational.., 

Joseph  Hart Congregational... 

Edward  Caswell Roman  Catholic. 

William  II.  Bathnrst.... i  Kpiscopal 


Reformed 

Congregational 

Baptist 

Congregational 

Baptist 

Calvinistic  Meth.  ... 

Koman  Catholic 

Congregational 

Congregational 

Moravian 

Wesh -yan  Methodist 

Congregational 

Congregational 


Congregational. 
Independent  .... 
Independent  .... 

Catholic 

Independent .... 

Episcopal 

Kpiscopal 

Congregational. 

Moravian 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Baptist 


WHr.RK   i;0R\. 


Ilagnichen,  Saxony 

London.  England 

Bronghton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Bronghton,  England 

Shorehain,  Kent,  England... 

England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

England 

Brailsford,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 


Southampton.  England 

Kellvville.  Ireland 

Kellyville.  Ireland 

Rome,  Italy 

Kellyville,  Ireland 

London.  England 

Worcester.  England 

Southampton,  England 

Irvine,  Scotland 

llenley-in-Arden,  England. 

Southampton,  England 

Bronghton,  England 


Epworth,  England 

Kelvedon,  Esaex,  England.. 
Henley-in-Arden,  England. 
Honiton,  England. 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.  S 

Henley-in-Arden,  England. 

Southampton,  England 

Shepton-Mallett,  England- 
Stratford,  Essex,  England.. 

London,  England 

London,  England 


Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

Iloratins  Bonar Presbyterian  ... 

Charles  Wesley Methodist 

Iloratins  Bonar Presbyterian  ... 

Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

John  Cooper. 

B.  W.  Noel Baptist 

Iloratins  Bonar... Presbyterian.... 

Isaac  Watts Congregational 

Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

Isaac  Watts. Congregational. 

Isaac  Watts Congregational. 

l-i  "■  Watts.. Congregational. 

Samson  Occnm Presbyterian  .... 

Philip  Doddridge C  •ngregational . 


Gatley,  Hampshire.  Kng 
Clevedale,  Bristol,  Eng.. 

Southampton.  England. 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Epworth.  England 

Edinburgh.  Scotland 

Southampton,  England. 


1717, 
1702 
1716 
1674 
1716 
1726 
1802 
1674 
1674 
1709 
1721 
1674 
1674 

1674 
1769 
1769 

550 
1769 
1818 
1810 
1674 
1771 
1717 
1674 
1716 

1708 
1834 
1717 

1809 
1717 
1674 
1680 
1803 
1787 
1712 
1814 
1796 

1674 
1808 
1708 

1808 
1674 


1769 

1751 
1778 
1748 

177S 
1792 

1748 

1748 
1783 
1819 

1748 
1748 

1748 
1855 
1855 
604 
1855 
1866 

1748 

1854 
1795 
1748 
1778 


1795 


1795 
1748 
1732 


1768 


1748 
1788 


1749 


Leitbmouth,  Scotland.. 
Edinburgh,  Scotland... 
Southampton,  England 
Southampton,  England 
Southampton,  England 
Southampton,  Kugland 

I  Southampton,  England  C  71 

Southampton,  England 1674 

Southampton,  England 1674 

United  States 1723 


17'.".' 
1808 
1674 
1674 
1674J 


327 
328 

330 
331 
332 

333 
334 
*35, 


1760 
1705 
1819 
1741 


Samuel  K.Smith 

Joseph  Addison 

Anna  Steele. 

Isaac  Watts 

James  M  mtgomery. 
Charles  Wesley 


Baptist.. 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Moravian 

Methodist 


1843  Charlotte  E.Tonna Episcopal 

1743  Ch\rles  Wesley Methodist 

1801  Jonathan  Allen ! 

1755  Philip  Doddridge Congregational 

L824  Ann  B.  Hyde Oougi  i 

647 


London,  England 

Boston,  Mass..  D.8 

Milston,  Englaud 

Broughton,  England 

Southampton,  England. 
Irvine,  Scotland 

Epworth,  England 


Norwich,  England.. 
Epworth,  England. 


London,  England 
United  States 


17o2 
1809 
1072 
1716 
1674 
1771 
1708 

1700 
1708 

1702 
1803 


1748 
1748 
174S 
174S 
1748 
1748 
1748 
1792 
1751 

1719 
1778 
174S 
1864 

17ss 

1846 

1788 

1751 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


336  1843 
337H800 
238  1812 

839  1773 

340  

341  1^0 

342  17H7 

343  1826 
314  I75J 

345  1755 

346  L806 

347  1755 
34b 

349  1759 

350  1818 

351  1719 

352  1652 
353 1 

354  1742 

355  I81i 
35b  lblS 
357  1740 
35b  1618 

359  1824 

360  1787 
3(31  1719 

362  1719 

363  1719 

364  1842 

365  1750 


NAME    OF    AUTHOR. 


F.  D.  Huntingdon. 

Timothy  Dwiglit 

William  B.Collyer 

Thomas  Scott 

Thomas  Hastings 

Timothy  Dwiglit.  

Isaac  Watts 

Henry  Ustic  Qnderdonk 

Philip  Doddridge 

Philip  Doddridge 

John  Dobell 

Philip  Doddridge 


Joseph  Hart 

Benjamin  Beddonie., 

Isaac  Watts 

Cornelius  Elvin 


1707 
L760 


1759 


«0 


366 
367 
36b 
369 
370 
371 
3i  1 
373 
3,4 
375 

376  176U 

377  1836 

378  1760 

379  1765 
3b0 
381 


Charles  Wesley 

Thomas  Raffles 

Benjamin  Beddome.... 

Charles  Wesley 

John  Taylor. 
Thomas  F.  Middleton. 

Samuel  Stennett 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts.. 

Andrew  Keed 

Charles  Wesley... 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 

Richard  Burdsall 


709 


362 
3>:j 
S8J 
88a 

3^0 
3.S7 
388 

38y 


1759 

1836 


1826 
17  2U 
1760 
1792 


3 JO  1707 
3  H  1739 
392  1843 


Joseph  Hart 

Edmund  Jones.. 
Russell  S.  Cook 
Samuel  Medley. 
isaac  Watts 


Anna  Steele 

Charlotte  Elliott. 

Anna  Steele. 

Joseph  G-rigg 

A.  M.  Toplady.... 

Proctor 

Josiah  Couder.  ... 


393 
394 

395 


1750 
1760 


399  1745 

400 

401 [1759 

402  1741 

403  1833 
404 

40'"  1 1799 


Walter  Shirley 

Henry  UsticOuderdouk 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  Steele 

Thomas  llaweis 

Isaac  Watts 

(jerardt  Xersteegen 

Mrs.  J.  L.  Gray. 

A.M.  Toplady 

Charles  Wesley 


Charles  Wesley 

Beman 

Augustus  L.  Hillhouse. 
William  Hammond , 


A.M.  Toplady... 

Charles  Wesley. 
Henry  F.  Lyte.. 

John  Newton... 


DENOMINATION. 


Episcopal , 

Presbyterian.... 
Congregational. 
Presbyterian.... 


Congregational. 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational. 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Baptist 


Methodist 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Methodist 


fUEKE    BORN. 


United  States 

Northampton,  Mass..  U.  S. 

Blackheatb.  England 

Norwich,  England 

Washington,  Conn.,  U.  S... 


Southampton,  England.. 

New  York  City,  U.S 

Loudon,  England 

London,  England 

Poole.  Dorsetshire,  Eng. 
London,  England 


London,  England 

Henley-in-Arden,  England. 

Southampton,  England 

England 


1752 
1782 
1708 
1784 

1674 
1788 
1702 
1702 
1757 
1702 

1712 
1717 
16"4 
l',97 


1817 
1654 
1776 


1748 
1858 
1751 
1751 
1640 
i751 

1768 
1795 

1748 


Episcopal 

Baptist... 

Congregational.. 
Congregational.. 
Congregational.. 

Congregational I 

Methodist | 

Congregational 

Baptist 

Wesley  an  Methodist 


Congregational. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 


Baptist , 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Presbyterian 

Episcopal 


Congregational. 
Episcopal 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Baptist- 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Reformer. 


Episcopal . 
Methodist. 


Methodist. 


Episcopal.. 
Methodist. 

Episcopal.. 


Epworth,  England 

London,  England 

Henley-in-Arden,  England. 
Epworth,  England , 


Redelstone,  England..... 

Exeter,  England 

Southampton,  England. 
Southampton,  England. 
Southampton,  England. 

London,  England 

Epworth.  England 

Southampton,  England. 

Brought  on,  England 

England. 


WO* 

1788 

1766 

1863 

L717 

1795 

l7oa 

I7b8 

176J 

1822 

1727 

17  .*5 

io7  1 

17*3 

i67i 

l7*8 

lO,    r 

i,  vi 

i<6< 

LS02 

17oo 

i7>> 

London.  Sn  gland 

Cheltenham.  England 

.New  Marlborough,  Mass. 

Cheshunt,  England 

Southampton,  England... 


Broughton,  England. 

London,  England 

Broughton,  England. 

England  

Farnham,  England... 


London,  England. 
England 


New  York  City.  U.S 

Southampton,  England , 

Broughton,  England 

Truro,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Mors,  Westphalia,  Germany 


Farnham,  England. 
Epworth,  England.. 


Epworth,  England. 

New  Haven,  Conn., 
England 


U.S.- 


Farnham,  England. 
Epworth.  England.. 
Kelso,  Scotland 


Episcopal London,  England. 

648 


1811  1S^4 


167  i 

i7l8 

1716 
IS  10 
1716 
17  2b 
17*0 

1778 
1871 
1778 
1768 
i708 

17  90 

IS55 

1725 

17S0 

1788  L858 

1674  1718 
1716  177  8 
1734  1«20 


L674 
1697 


1748 
1769 


1708  1768 

1708  1788 

1792  1S59 

1709  1783 

1740  1778 
1706  1788 

1793  1847 

172a  11807 


BIOGRAPHICAL   INDEX. 


NAME    OF   AUTHOR. 


\nna  Shipton 

•inT  17s;;  Richard  Burnham 

Charlotte  Elliott 

409  1779  John  Newton 

410  1779  William  Cowper 

411  176.'  Charles  Wesley 

412  1743  JohnCennick 

413  l74o  Charles  Wesley 

411  1836  Edward  Mote 

415  1709  Isaac  Watts 

410  1776  A.  M.  Toplady 

417  1755  Phillip  Doddridge 


DENOMINATION. 


418  177;» 

419 

4.0 

421  1740 

422  1857 
423 

424  1857 


John  Newton. 


Charles  Wesley., 
lloratius  Bonar.. 

IToratius  Bonar.. 


42o   17U9  Isaac  Watts. 


426 

1657 

427 

428 

1862 

429 

17^7 

430 

170J 

lloratius  Bonar.. 


George  W.  Bethune.. 


Tsaac  Watts 

431  1864  William  McComb. 
4:;2  1M2  .Thomas  Raffles...., 
4.,:; 

434  1710  John  Wesley 

4:;.;  LvJ7  I  lloratius  Bonar 

436 
437 
43* 

439  1S57  lloratius  Bonar.. 

440    Martin  Behemb 

441  1861  Charity  Lees  Smith 

4  42 

443 

414 

4i.") 

446 

4.7 

448  1709 

419  17^7 

450  1719 

4-1    1803 

4-  2  1 7  oo 

453 


1709 


4->4  1709 

455  1745 

466  1825 
467 

459 

• 

462  1719 

to3  1772 
4b4 

465  1657 

466  1552 
4'.:  1785 

468  

469  1746 
•470  1825 

471  1844 

472  1666 
47:;  1858 
471 
475  L852 


Baptist 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Methodist 

Moravian 

Methodist 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Episcopal 


Methodist 

Presbyterian.... 

Presbyterian.... 
Congregational. 

Presbyterian.... 


Dutch  Reformed. 


Congregational. 
Congregational. 


Methodist 

Presbyterian. 


Presbyterian. 

Lutheran 

Episcopal  .... 


Isaac  Watte 'Congregational. 


Isaac  Watts 

Benjamin  Bed  dome. 

Isaac  Watts 

John  T.  1?.  Monsell.. 
Anna  Steele 


Isaac  Watts 

William  Hammond. 
John  Bowring 

Daniel  Turner 


Congregational. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

Episcopal 

baptist 


Congregational. 

Moravian 

Unitarian 


where  dor: 


England 

London,  England 

Loudon,  England 

London,  England 

Berkbamstead,  I'igland.... 

Epworth,  England 

Reading,  England 

Epworth,  England , 

Upper  Thames  St.,  London 

Southampton,  England 

Fain  ham,  England 

London,  England 

London,  England 

Epworth,  England 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Southampton,  England 

Edinburgh,  Scotland , 

New  York  City,  U.  S 

Southampton,  England 

Coleraine,  Ireland 

London,  England 

Epworth,  England 

Edinburgh,  tecotland , 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Laubau,  Germany 

Bloomlield,  Ireland. 


1835 
1749  1810 
1800  1871 


Southampton,  England. 


II.  G.  Guinness. 

Isaac  Watts 

A.  M.  Toplady  .. 


Johann  An  gel  us 

Francis  Xavier 

John  Wingrove 

George  Duffield 

Charles  Wesley 

John  Bowring 

Robert  McCheyue 

Paul  Gerhard! 

Bay  Palmer 


Henry  Collins 

3e 


Baptist. 


Brethren 

Congregational. 
Episcopal 


Roman  Catholic 

Roman  Catholic 

Calyinistic  Method. 

Presbyterian 

Methodist 

Unitarian 

Reformed  Presbyt.. 

Reformed 

Presbyterian 


Roman  Catholic 
649 


Southampton,  England 

Heuley-iu-Arden,  England. 

Southampton,  England 

St.  Col umb's,  Ireland 

Brought  on,  England 


Southampton,  England. 

England  

Exeter,  England 


Blackwater  Park,  England 


Ireland 

Southampton,  England. 

Farnham,  England 


i ;  25 
1731 
1708 
1717 
1708 
1797 
1674 


im»; 
1800 
1788 
1 7  ~y.> 
1788 

174$ 


1740  K7S 
1702  1751 

1725  \WI 


1708 
1808 


1S0S 
1674 
1808 

1805 

1674 
179;] 
Kit 

1703 

1808 


I  SOS 

1537 


1074 


1674 

1717 


1748 

1862 
1748 
1863 
1791 


;4n 


1748 
1796 


1674  1748 

1811 
1716  177S 

1674  1748 

1709  1788 

1792 

1710  1798 


Germany 

Xavier,  Spain , 

Chichester,  Sussex,  Eug 

Carlisle,  Pa.,  United  States. 

Epworth,  England 

Exeter.  England 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

GrafenhMnichen,  Saxony 

Little  Compton,  K.  J 

England 


1674 

1748 

1740 

.778 

1624 

1677 

1506 

1 552 

1720 

1783 

1818 

L708 

I7SS 

1791 

1813 

IR43 

1606 

1674 

1808 

18291 


BIOGRAPHICAL   INDEX. 


■ 

176 

i,, 

47H 
■17'. I 
i     , 

I  I 
482 

l  .; 
•Is  I 
i  .., 
I   fl 

I    , 

1  I 

4  g 

i.i 

4  .: 
VM 
494 

■i  , , 
In, 
i  i, 

4.IH 

III 

Mil) 

601 
602 
603 

Mil 

601 

60  i 

6|   i 

..I  I 

M  ! 
613 

.'.II 
616 
616 

..i, 
i 

big 

621 
62*2 

621 

-■ 
:,  ■!, 
-,', 

hi 

:,  ■< 
630 
6  ;i 

631 

:,.;•, 
6  ;, 

:,  >g 
'•III 

Ml 
M  ! 
643 

Ml 

m;. 


11  II 

1709 
1719 

1 771* 

11  ., 
1779 
LN49 

11  »1 

i  ,:,'i 

LI  I'. 
1(420 

i   ... 

1867 


i  ...  ■ 
1861 
I  160 
r,  19 
I7I'.» 

i7«n 

L868 

LI  L9 
i  51 
L766 

I  Hilt 

1829 

i  ... . 

1707 

IHIH 

l.  07 
1719 
1779 
L779 

i    ! 
L701 

II  Ml 




179.'! 

I  /i  »v 

I.I  I 
1,1.1 

1867 

r,u> 

i,'.. 

iv ;  i 

1766 

i    id 

L70H 

i ,  v  I 

I  an. 

L760 

170 

177'.) 

1X12 


KAMI  Of  mii  ii'/K. 

in  MOMMA  i  tOM 

B  Kftbt  i 1 

Bi  i»|..niiu  i)i  ddonM 

[MM  Willi* 

[MUM     U.iI  Li      

Baptl  ,i 

<  '.,,,"i  ■  national  

i  ., i,;.|  ,  y  ,I,,,M.,I 

i    ,    opal  

Philip  Doddrld) 
\\ii/..,Mi  Cowpei   

<  ion ■■."  •  if  lonal 

Horn  ,,,  i    ,il,,,ln 

.1    .in.           \  II,    II 

M.  thmlli  i 

Oharlui  w,   1.  y 

Hud 

Ohai  |{  .  \\.  ill  v 

<  longi  egatioual  

MethodUl 

i  horn  i  .  Kollj 

lioratlui  Bonai 

I'm     l.yl.  i  i.iii    

II.  tn  y   II"!"1      

Iloiiilin  i   1'.., ii.ii   

Ann.,.    1,     U. 

i  '.  ,i,  ■   ,  . 
i  ',.,,     i 

Ooll    Pi    -;ili',ii-il 

I'i  i    l,y  i'  i  livn  

Oongn  gatlonal 

i  ■  ,-,<   Wait*     

1    .,.,<    \V.,ii 

K.iy  r.iln.,  i 

1  ■;■.,,      \\    ,11 

ii. ,m i,  i  tuber 

II.  nry    I1.   1  ..y t< 

•  \,i,-'i .  national 
i;.,|,n  i 

1  Ion ",i ' .",.''  imi.il  

<  mi  -i  i  gat  lonal 

i|.    opal        

I-.),,  ,  ,,|..,i       

Id  njamlti  Hi  ddome  .... 

1  .«.,.    Willi.-. 

1    .,,,,    W.ii 

John  Newton 

:       1    V  t<     

I. >.,.U         Willi-!                

( :i,.,,  i, ...  We»l*y 

pal       

.,  tl'illill 

\|,||,,„ll  -.1 

John  Waton 

.Teholdfi  I'n  "i 

i  i  i    opal     

i  ,,,,•,,  national 
i ',,i,-i .  .-.ii lonal 

Uoil  ■  i  ■  :  lltl 1 

Omigri  [jatloi 

i  •,.   bj  ti  M.. i> 

1  •,,|i:,|  ,    :-.,l|,,|,.,l 

i:. ifoi  mud  Pn 
Haptli  i 

Kpl ...  i.|,,i 
•  ..,,  •  i ■  ■  itlomil 
t ',,i,|-i i  Rational 
ittlotiul 
i.,  |     .pal 

.I 

1.  ,,.,,    W  .,ii 
I. ,.,.,.    U..N 

ll'.l.lllll  I  r.'.ll.ll 

I'.i, l,,-i  1    M.  <  !||<    \  IP 

John  n.-.-. n, nin    

John  n, ■■•.  ton 

Philip  Doddrldgi 

rloi  ill,  1   '.ml.  1 

1    ,,:,,      Wi.M              

.John  Newton 

John  Langford 

.1,.    n  ,1 

i  i pal      

John  N'\vi,,ii 

Hi, my   K     Wl,,li 

BOftV. 

ii,  i.i,  >  in  \i<i.  ii,  England 

..Hi  riampton,  Kngland 

.,ni  hampton  in  pi  "ii 

1717 

K17  I 

n.,  i 

i.  '■ 

I."' 
11  11 
IHI  1 
17.".  1 

1708 

1708 

1789 

IH0H 
J  X0K 

1808 

\HU) 

181  i 

161  I 

n,.  i 
IKOM 

161  i 

IMIH 

I.M. 

I  1    , 

i.  id 

161  i 
i,  11 
n, ,  i 
L61  i 

II  •■ 
11  -, 
1,'.. 
n,,  i 
170 

i:  1 1  liain  ti  iwl   Kn   land 

Y.ill.  y     1'  11    1  ,1.1 



Bdloburgh,  ffc  otland 
Bdlnbui  rrh  Si  otland     

i:.  ii  ,  i,  I,,  land. 

i;, i,i,i, ui  -1,  .  -  otland 

■>.  ith,  HI  mi  -i    '"  i>   *A  uli  . 
Southampton  renj)  land 
Southampton  Bntfand 
Southampton,  Mriglaud, 
i.min  Oompton,  ii.  1.,  ii.  B  , 

lotithampton  Rngland 
Kdlnoui  -i,  .  -  otland 

Kn  i.,,,i 

i   .     knd 

Bro  i I.,, -in,! 

..   ...  I 

Boutin iton  HSni  land 

ii.-hI.-v  in  \,.i. m   i-ii  i  hi  i 
Southampton,  Kngland 

..nil,  .  tllpl  Ofl,   l-'i   -  1,  ml 

Loudon  Kngland     

Loudon  i.in'iiii'i 

1    .   !      .       ■  ...1  ,,,,! 

tmptOn     I'  iml.iml 

I.i,     l.in  1 

Monmouth  ihln    Bntfand 
louthamptoii  i  <i  i  .1  i 

gouthampl Stiffland 

Southampton  Kn  [laud 
Bdlnbni'i  h,    ■  otland 

-  ,,,ill,.ini|,|,.n     1    ii  -l.,,,.| 

i  dlnbiirgh  Si  otland 
Kngland 

LI  ,i 
161  i 
161  i 
161  i 

IK'IK 

161  i 
i  i  | 
l,  in 
11  16 
L70J 
1790 
161  i 

London   1  i    1  ind 
i Ion,  Kitfi  land 

,,  iii,.,,,,|,i  ,,,  r.i,;- land 

i  i,  i  .i.-i 

; thami i  land 

London   Knghiud 

n„  i 

Nni'in, 

6  if) 


i:ioi;k.wiiical  imh.x. 


1779 

i.  19 
1867 

1709 

I  mi; 

1789 

I   ., 

I7H7 
1771 
1818 

1787 

I8IK 


1766 


1760 
1709 
1769 
L837 


wii    Of    UJTnOB. 


John  Newton 

Uoratlui  Bonar 

I    Ul     W  Mtl        

ll'. i  ;ii, mm  Bonar 

John  <  lennlck 

I  .,  u    B/atte 

.loin.  Kenl   

Samuel  Medley 

lioratlui  Bonar 

Samuel  Medley 

a.  M  Toplady 

r„  Djarain  Ueddo 

Beiyauin  Bi  ddome 


Maude, 

Q   v  men. 
Philip  Doddridge 
Henry  I    I 


\  nn:i    Sl'-i-|i- 

I     '  ■•     W.ittH 

Samuel  Da  I 

Jame  i  G.  l>'-.«;t ... 

\\  lii'llmm. 


bn  Newton 

'  h  u  

1738  John  Wesley  . 

17*7  Benjamin  rranoif 

1779  John  Now  ton 


1831 

IhH 
181'.) 
1819 

177'.) 
I-.,.. 
1816 
I,  ffl 
I8UO 

L779 
1746 


Jane  Crow  i  •■ 

•  , .u, in 
Benjamin  Beddonae. 
Jamee  Montgoiaei  \ 

.i,ini.     Montgomei  \ 

u  1 1 1 i.i  in  I  lowpei 
Mm  i  |e|   B,  Bti 

Tbomii    Moon 
John  N<  m  ton 

Hi     .i   m  '  ■  ■ 
John  N<     ton 

'   li.u  ll      W  ■     I.  y 


I77^t  J'.iin  Newton 

I    ..   Hi        i    i.  '      



,.  .    i   ..     •   i 

I7ti«i  Anna  Steele    

L740  Charli  iWi   li 

1841  Mi  ■  Sarah  V.  Adama... 



Iiu  i    it.  Monaall 




I860 


\    M   T ■., 

Ann. i  L  Waring,, 

I'!,, lip  Doddrldgi 


■V 

I.  .<  \  II  I  1 

W.lti 


i, i  sum 


I 

I '  1 1   . 1 ,  j  i ,  i  i  1 1 1 

itional, 
|'r<    byterlao.... 
Moi  ;i\  Ian 
Congregational 


HllpliMl 

PiimIi\  t  <-)  in  it 

Bh|  'it 

1. 1 pal 

Baptl  i 

Baptl  t 


Bpl  ,  opal, 


L loll     In    I  ,i,,|    

Edinburgh   Boot! I 

Southampton   Km  land 

Kdlnburgh,  Scotiond 

Ri  idlng    Bn   land  

Southampton,  Bngland 

Blddeford,  Bnglaml 

Oh<   hunt,  England  

J-<i i ii i . 1 1 1  -h  -■  ..'i.Hi  I 

'  he  hunt,  Bngland 

Parnham,  Bngland  

Henley  In  lrd<  n,  Bngland 
Henley  in  Ardea,  Bngland 


Congregational 
Bpl  ii  opal 


Baptl  i 

C 

Pi'oebytei  Ian 

Un  i.i.i'ii 


•gatioual 


I 

M.iIh.iIihI. 
Methodl  i 

i:.M,ii  i  .  ... 
i.j.i  i  opal 


i 



Moravian 
Moravian 

il     

K| pal 

ttloual 
i:., in. in  i  lutUuli 
Bpl  ■  opal 


hi pal. 

Methodl  t. 


Bpl  ■•  opal 

I 

<  ongi  •  . 

I   

Baptial 

MethodUt 


i  fnltai  i 

'■  1 1. hi 

Method 


pal..... 

■ 


Methodl 

il 
lUonal 


'      IIOKN. 


London   I 

COtlattd 


Broughton,  Bngland  ...... 

Southampton,  i 

Ni  vch  th     I"  I  ,  H.  i 

i       node,  Bng. 


London,  England 

i     ;land  . 
Kp  ■  "i  i  ii    Bugland 

Wall 

Loudon),  Bngland.... 


<i i.i  gow,  Scotland 

I Ion,  i.n   land     

il,  iii.\  lifArdei     i 



ii  vii..-,  Scotland 

Dougla*    I  1-  .,i  Han    I 
Bei  1. 1 i.i  in  j  -  .ni.  Kaglanda 
l.iul.inM,  <  orii 
Dublin,  Ireland 

London,  Bngland  

Bnj  land 

London    Kugland 
Kpworth,  Buglai 


London   England  

»d        

Southampton  Bngland 

.in   Bngland    

iton   Bngland 
i  p  •  ui  ii.,  England 

Cambridge   Bngland 
Little  Compton   B.  i     I 
Bl  '  oliimb     In  land 
Epwoi i»i.  England 

i  li  nbam   England 

I  ■  :  iln.,1  |  ,il,  ||| 


,Wali 


I  w  afui I 

0   l 


London,  i 

United  Stati 

Southampton   I 
Par n ham,  England 
itouthamptoa  I 
.<- ■  / ■  1 1 1 j . ■  i i i j . i ■ . 1 1  i.i,  i  ,i,  i 


1726 

i  (| 
I.,,  I 
IHnH 
1717 
181  I 
l,,,i. 
1738 
I   n 

l,  10 
1717 
1717 


1702 
1793 


1716 

Hi7l 
1802 


1708 
1703 
17*1 
1726 

1 806 
1777 
1717 
1771 
1771 
1799 
1731 
1814 

I7HII 
1726 
I8U9 

1708 

1726 

H.7I 
I,  i 
I,  16 
1701 

i  ii 
I7l'i 


1740 

16"  I 


L807 

1741 
1768 

17  iH 

1848 
1799 

1771 

1796 
L796 


I7M 
1H47 


1778 
17  IH 

lii, I 


I  HUT 
17HH 

1791 
1 7  *-»'.♦ 

I8D7 


IK'.I 

1796 

|8.M 

i  .1 
1862 

1807 
1863 
I8U7 
1 7  88 

1817 

1718 

1778 


I7VH 

1778 


1718 
1778 
1718 


I 


BIOGKAPHICAL  INDEX. 


NAMK  OF  AUTHOR. 


DENOMINATION. 


616 
017 

618 
619 

6_0 
621 
62-' 
62i 
62ll 
62o| 
626 
627 
028 
629 
030 
631 
632 
633 
63 1 
63a 
636 
6.-7 
60S 
639 
640 
611 
642 
643 
641 
645 
646 
647 
648 
649] 
G5U| 
661| 
652 
653 
654 
655 
656 
657 
658 
659 
66U 
661 
6152 
660 
664 
66.. 
666 
667 
668 
669 
67' 1 
671 
672 

67;; 
674 
675 
67 1  i 
67, 
678 
67.1 
680 
68] 
682 
6v. 
681 
685 


1709  Isaac  Watts 

176(1  Anna  Steele 

1709  Isaac  Watts 

1709  Isaac  Watte I Congregational 

1760  Anna  Steele Baptist 

1760  Anna  Steele (Baptist 

17 — Benjamin  Cleveland Baptist...  . 

1742  Charles  We.-. ley Methodist 

1820  J.  F.  Uburlin Reformer. 


WHERE   BORN. 


.  CongFegation.il  Southampton,  England. 

.   Baptist Broughtou,  England. 

.  Congregational Southampton,  England. 

Southampton,  England. 


1779 
1709 

1787 
1719 
1709 
1709 
1779 
1709 
1709 
1719 
1742 
1800 
1822 
1755 
1772 
1792 


17<»9 
1707 
1825 
1755 
1825 
1843 
170.) 


William  Cowper. 

Isaac  Watts 

Samuel  Stennett. 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

John  Newton 

Isaac  Watts.. 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Charles  Wesley... 
timothy  D wight.. 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational. 

Episcopal 

j  Congregational . 
Congregational 
Congregational 

Methodist 

Presbyterian  .... 


L nomas  Baldwin  1  Baptist 


Philip  Doddridge. 

John  b'awcett 

Joseph  Swain 

Miller 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  l>.  Barbauld. 
Philip  Doddridge  .. 
Anna  L.  Barbauld. 
William  Croswell.. 

Isaac  Watts 

[Thomas  Hastings.. 


1S33 
17S7 


John  Howard  II  in  ton. 

Benjamin  Beddonie 

Nicholas  Herman 


1779,  William  Cowper. 


1779 
1853 

1835 


1772 

1707 
1772 

1719 
1709 

1779 

1719 

1760 

1831 

177.' 
17&I 
1787 
L833 

183 
1 835 
1780 


J  oh  1 


Newt. 
George  liawson...  . 

William  F.  Lloyd. 


Charles  Wesley. 
A.  M.  Toplady.. 

Isaac  Watts 

A.  M.  Toplady.. 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 


John  Newton— Episcopal 


Congregational... 

baptist 

Baptist 


Broughtou,  England. 

Brought  on,  England 

United  States 

Epworth,  England 

Strasburg,  Germany 

Berkhamstead,  England.... 

Southampton,  England 

Exeter,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

London,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Epworth,  England 

Northampton,  Mass.,  U.S. 

Bozrah,  Conn.,  U.  S 

London,  England 

Lidget-greeu,  England 

Birmingham,  Euglaud 


Congregational 

Congregational 

Unitarian 

Congregational 

Unitarian 

Episcopal 

Congregatioli.il 


Baptist. 
Baptist. 


Episcopal . 
Episcopal. 

Baptist 

Episcopal . 


Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Kibwortli,  England 

London.  England 

Eibworth,  England 

Hudson,  N.  V.,  U.  S 

Southampton,  England.  ... 
Washington,  Conn.,  U.S... 


Oxford,  England 

Ileiiley-iu-Arden,  England. 
Germany 


Berkhamstead,  England. 

London,  England 

England 

Uley,  England , 


Epworth.  England 

b'arnham,  England 

Southampton,  England. 

Farnhani,  England. 


Methodist 

Episcopal 

Congregational 

Episcopal 

Con 

Congregational Southampton,  England. 


scopai rarnnam,  rmgianu , 

gregational Southampton,  England 


Isaac  Watts Congregational 

Anna  Steele Baptist 


William  II.  Bathurst. 

William  Cowper 

Anna  Steele 

•  <•  rge  Keith 

Henry  F.  Lyte 


Joseph  Anst  ce 

William  V.  Lloyd 

A.  M.  Toplady 


aid  Baxto'.. 


Episcopal. 

Episcopal. 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Episcopal . 


Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Presbyterian... 

U2 


Loudon,  England 

Southampton,  England. 
Broughtou,  England..  .. 


Clevedale,  Bristol,  Eng 

Berkhamstead.  England... 

Broughtou,  England 

England. 

Kelso,  Scotland 


if  a 

1674 
1716 
1674 
1674 
1716 
1716 
17— 
17C8 
1740 

1731 
1674 
1727 
1671 
167-1 
1674 
1725 
1674 
1674 
1674 
170s 
1752 
1753 
170! 
1739 
1761 


1748 
1778 
1748 
1778 
1778 
1778 
17— 
1788 
1826 

lSOC 

174S 
1775 
1748 
1748 
174S 
1807 
1748 
1748 
1748 
1788 
1817 
1825 
175  L 
1817 
1796 


1674  1748 
1674  1748 
1744  1825 
1702  1751 
174  1  L825 
1804  1851 
1674  1748 
1784J 

17911 
1717  1795 
1561  16-iO 

1731  1S0J 

1725  1S07 
1820 
1791  1853 


1708 
1740 
1674 
1740 
1674 
1674 

1725 

1674 


L788 

1778 
174-5 
1778 
1748 
1748 

1807 

1718 
S 


Mad  ley- Wood.  England. 

Uley,  England  

b'arnham,  England 

Kowton,  England 


1716  1 

1796 

1731  1800 
17H  1778 

1793| 1847 

1808  1836 
1791  1853 

1740  1778 


BIOGRAPHICAL   INDEX. 


NAME   OF  AUTHOR. 


«■•-'  + 

697 

egg 

700 
7  I] 

7"J 

703 

7-4 

7  ■: 

7   B 

707 

7"- 

700 

71  I 

711 

712 

713 

71 J 

716 

7   6 

717 

717 

718 

7',:< 

7J 

721 

722 

723 

724 

72i 


728 
729 
730 

7..1 
732 

734 

7: 17 

7:;> 

7 

740 

741 

742 

743 

744 

:• 

746 

747 

74s 

749 

750 


ISA 


LDDeB.de  la  M.Guion. 
782   i   hi)  Fawcett 


1825  John  Bowring 

1825  Jolin  Bowring 


1849 


og- 

Horatioa  Booar 

Frederick  W.  Faber.. 


1759  William  Williams... 
1841  Lydia  II.  Sigourney, 


Frederick  W.  Faber. 
James  Montgomery. 


1349 
1S36 


1720 
1747 


1858 

171  - 


1825 

1755 
1709 
1769 
1707 
1709 
1738 
1806 
1827 
1749 
1760 
1792 
1719 
1715 
1712 
1792 
1760 

1779 

17-7 
1782 
1719 
181S 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1719 
1709 
1719 
1709 
1719 
1-46 
1779 
1707 
1719 
1-57 


C.  R.  Blackall. 


Isaac  Watta 

George  Heath. 
Thomas  Hastings.. 


George  Duffield 

John  Xeedham 

Isaac  Watts 

Anna  L.  Barbauld 

Philip  Doddridge 

Isaac  Watts 

James  Maxwell 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Joseph  Grigg 

II. -my  K.  White 

Kanny  Fuller  Maitlaod. 

Charles  Wesley 

Anna  Steele 

Joseph  Swain 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Joseph  Addison 

Ottiwell  Heginbotham. 
Am. a  Steele.. 


1  i:.\  .MiN.vii  jv. 


Roman  Catholic... 

Baptist 

Episcopal 

Unitarian 

Unitarian 

Presbyterian 

Roman  Catholic... 


Cahinistic  Method. 
Congregational 


Roman  Catholic. 
Moravian 


Baptist. 
Congregational. 


Presbyterian  .... 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

Unitarian 

CoDgregational. 
Congregational. 

Methodist 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Presbyterian  .... 
Episcopal 


WHERE   BORN. 


Montargis,  France 1648  1717 

•n.  Eogland 1739  1817 

London,  Eogland l-  0  1871 

Exeter,  England 17*1 

Exeter,  England 171*1 

Ediuburgh,  Scotland 1-  iH 

Eogland 1815  1861 


Cefnyroed,  Wales 

Norwich,  Conn.,  U.  S. 


England , 

Irvine,  Scotland. 


Southampton,  England..., 
Washington,  Conn.,U.  S. 


1717   17  '1 


1815  1863 

1771    1-54 


1674 

17-4 


William  Cowper , 

Benjamin  Beddome. 

John  Fawcett 

Watts 

John  button 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watt- 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

laa  ic  Watts.. 

Isaac  Watts. 

\  fttts 

Watts 

•  \  att.s 

William  DickinsoD. 

John   Newton 

Isaac  Watts 

■'•  ftttH 

UoratiuB  Bonar 


1631  Gustavns  Adolphns. 

-  •    l     iDiaa  Kelly 

1745  Charles  w  i  - 

1745  Charles  Wesley  

1-4.;  Samuel  F.  Smith 

177::  John    Fellow- 

I 

-  W   -    D   i    . 

3e2 


Baptist 
Baptist. 

Congregational 

Baptist 

Congregational 

gational 
CoDgregational 

Rational 


Carlisle,  Pa.,  U.  S 1818 

England 171" 

Southampton,  England 1674 

Kibworth,  England 1744 

London,  England 1702 

Southampton,  England 1674 

Scotland. 

Southampton,  England 1674 

Southampton,  England 1674 

England 172- 

Nottingham,  England 1785 

England. 

Epwoith.  England 1708 

Brongnton,  England.. 1716 

Birmingham,  England 1701 

Southampton,  England 1674 

Southampton,  En-land 1674 

Milston,  England 1672 

En-land 1744 

BroughtOD,  England 1716 


Methodist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 

Episcopal 

CoDgregational. 
Baptist 


Berkhamstead,  England. 


lleiih-v-in-Arden.  England.. 

Lidget-green,  Eogland 

Southampton,  En -land 

Nottingham,  England 

Southampton,  England. 

Southampton,  Eogland 

Southampton,  Eogland 

Southampton.  Eogland 


Coogregatiooal Sootbiiiuptoo,  England... 


Congregational. 

_     Rational. 

-  itiooal. 

Coogregatiooal. 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

CoDgregational. 

i  itiooal. 

Presbyterian .... 


Reformed Sweden 


Southampton,  England. 
Southampton.  England.. 
Southampton,  Eogland. 
Southampton,  England. 

Eoglaod 

London,  Eogland 

Southampton,  Eogland. 
Southampton.  Eoglaod.. 
Edinburgh,  Scotland.  ... 


1731 

1717 
1739 
1674 
1773 

1674 
1H74 
167  4 
1674 

I -.7  I 
1674 
1671 
167-1 
1674 
B16 
1725 
I -.7  4 
1674 


17 


1748 


17^7 
1748 
1825 
1751 
!  1748 

1748 
174S 
1768 
1806 

1788 
1778 
1796 
174S 
174S 
171* 
1768 
1778 

17  :>■> 
1817 
1748 
1-22 
1748 
174S 
174H 
1748 
174s 
17J* 
1718 
171- 
17. s 
i 
1-7 
r,  18 
1748 


Independent . 

Methodist 

Methodist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist. 


Kellyville,  Ireland ! 

Bpworth,  Bnglaod " 


Kpwoith,  Eoglaod. 
Bosto,,.  M .,.-..  I     g 


■ 


England 17hj 

l    glaod     ...     I 
Suffleld,  Cooo.,  i  .s 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


755 

756 

757 

758 

759 

760 

761 

762 

763 

761 

765 

766 

767 

768 

769 

770 

771 

772 

773 

774 

775 

776 

777 

778 

779 

780 

781 

782 

783 

784 

785 

786 

787 

788 

7  9 

790 

791 

792 

793 

794 

795 

796 

797 

798 

799 

800 

801 

802 

803 

804 

805 

806 

807 

Su8 

1,09 

Mil 

Ml 

812 

81 

Ml 

815 

816^ 

81 

818 

819 

820 

821 

822 

823 

824 


1822 
1843 

1787 


1843 

1773 


1787 

177:! 
1 7  58 
1857 
1837 
1709 


1857 
1864 
1843 


1773 

1787 
1707 


1707 


1S01 
1813 
1787 
1707 

1839 

1760 
170J 

1824 
1760 

1779 
1709 


1755 
1755 
1S57 
1825 
1843 
L843 
18  JO 
1812 


L812 


1860 
1824 
1755 
1st;:, 
1857 
1819 

1779 


NAME  OF  AUTHOR. 


Thomas  Baldwin 

S.imuel  F.Smith 

Benjamin  Beddome.... 

Sewall  S  Cutting 

sanies  G.  Deck 

Adoniram  Judson 

Samuel  V.  Smith 

John  Ryland 

S.  D.  Phelps 

Benjamin  Beddome..-. 

John  Fellows 

Philip  Doddridge 

George  Rawson 

John  Eustace  Giles... 

Isaac  Watts 

Charles  H.Spurgeon... 

Samuel  F.Smith , 

J.  \V.  Wilmarth 

George  \V.  Bethune.... 

Thomas  Davis 

Samuel  F.Smith 

Adoniram  Judson 


John  Fellows 

Samuel  Steuuett. 

Isaac  Watts 

Edward  Turney.. 

Isaac  Watts 

Roswell  Park. 

Krishna  Pal 

Gerard  T.  Noel... 
Samuel  Stenuett. 

Isaac  Watts 

Edward  Denny... 


John  Bakewell. 
Isaac  Watts 


Josiah  Conder. 
Anna  Steele 


John  Newton. 
Isaac  Watts...., 


Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Benjamin  Beddome. 

J.  Young. 

Philip  Doddridge...., 

Philip  Doddridge 

Horatius  Bonar , 

James  Montgomery. 
Samuel  F.  Smith.  ... 
Samuel  F.  Smith.  ... 

Josiah  Conder 

William  B.Collyer.. 
Thomas  Hastings.... 


Thomas  Kelly. 


Albert  Midlane 

Phoebe  H.Brown 

Philip  Doddridge  .... 

Albert  Midlane 

Horatius  Bonar 

James  Montgomery. 


John  New    >n.. Episcopal 


DENOMINATION. 


Baptist 

Biptist 

Baptist , 

Baptist 

Brethren , 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Congregational.., 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Congregational... 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Baptist. 

Dutch  Reformed. 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Baptist 


Baptist 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Baptist 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Brethren  


Wesley  an  Methodist 
Congregational 


Congregational. 
Baptist 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 


Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Baptist 


Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Presbyterian.... 

.Moravian 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 


Independent 


Congregational. 
Congregational. 


Presbyterian 
Moravian 


WHERE   BORN. 

ft 
2 
o 

Bozrah,  Conn.,  U.  S 

1753 

1809 
1717 
1813 

18()2 
1788 
1809 
1753 
1816 
1717 

1825 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.S 

Henlev-in-Ardeu,  England.. 
Windsor,  Vt. 

Bury  St.  Edmunds,  Eng 

Maiden.  Mass.,  U.  S 

Boston  Mass.,  U.  S 

1795 
1850 

1825 

Sutfield  Conn.,  U.  S.. 

llenley-iu-Arden,  England.. 

1795 
1785 

1702 
1820 
1805 
1674 
1834 
1809 

1805 
1810 

1809 
1788 

1751 

Southampton.  England 

1748 

New  York  City  U.S 

1862 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.  S 

1853 

1785 
1795 

1748 

1748 

1822 
1851 
1795 

Exeter,  England...  

Southampton,  England 

United  States. 
Southampton,  England 

Bura  Garm,  Hindostan 

1727 
1674 

1674 

1764 
1782 
1727 
1674 
1796 

1721 

1674 

1790 
1716 

1725 
1674 

1674 
1674 
1717 

1702 
1702 
1808 
1771 
1809 
1S09 
179(1 
1782 
1784 

1769 

1825 
1783 
1702 
1825 
1808 
1771 

1725 

Southampton,  England 

Trela  Castle,  Ireland 

1748 
1819 

Southampton,  England 

1748 
1855' 

1778 

1807 
1748 

1748 
1748 
1795 

1751 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Heuley-in-Arden,  England.. 

London,  England 

1751 

1854 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.  S 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.  S 

1 855 

1S51 

Washington,  Conn.,  U.  S 

L855 

Newport,Isle  of  Wight,  Eng. 

Canaan  Four  Corners,  N.  Y.. 

1861 

1751 

Newport.Isle  of  Wight.Eng. 

1851 

London.  England 

1807 

651 


BIOGRAPHICAL   INDEX. 


825 
826 
827 


1860 

1709 
17— 
1760 
1760 


829 
B30 
831 

832 

833  1792 

831 

835 


837 

s:;> 
839 
840 
841 
842 
843 
841 
845 
846 
847 

848 

849 
850 

851 
852 
853 
854 

855 

856 

857 

858 

859 

860 

861 

862 

863 

864 

865 

866 

86' 

86S 

869 

870 

871 

872 

873 

874 

8: 

876 
K- 
878 

ST. 
M 


1812 

1865 
1836 
1779 
1822 
1829 

1755 


1S12 


1845 


1773 
1826 
1768 
17  vi 


AME   OF   AUTHOR. 


Joan  Elizabeth  Collyer. 


Isaac  Watts 

Charles  Wesley 

Anna  Steele 

Anna  Steele 

Mrs.  Lydia  Baxter. 

Hopkins. 

Joseph  Swain 


William  B.  Collyer  . 

Albert  Midlane 

James  Montgomery. 

John  Newton 

Thomas  Kelly 

James  Montgomery.. 

Philip  Doddridge 


Reginald  Ileber. 


Anna  Shepherd. 


John  Fellows 

W.  A.  Muhlenber 
Michael  Brace... 
John  Fawcett 


IS- 
L84! 
1755 
1842 

1837 
1769 
1861 

1719 
1825 

1795 

1822 


James  Montgomery.. 

James  Montgomery.. 

Jacob  R.Scott 

Philip  Doddridge 

Andrew  Beed 


John  Chandler  ... 
Thomas  Gibbons. 


Isaac  Watts 

James  Montgomery.. 


William  Bhrubsole.. 

James  Montgomery. 


Congregational. 


Congregational. 


1772  William  Williams 

1812  Thomas  Kelly 

[843  Samuel   F.  Smith 

881    L819   Begiliald  II. •her 

HS2   Sydney  Dyer 

3S3  1864  Mrs.  >'•■  W.  Anderson... 

881  181  9  James  Joyce 

8H5   184  :  8  inula]  V.  Smith  

886  L812  William  B.  Collyer 

XS7 
888 
889 
890 
891 
892 
893 
894 


DENOMINATION. 


Congregational. 

Congregational. 

Methodist 

Baptist.. 


wnr.RK  i:o;in. 


Kit"  land 


Southampton.  England.. 

Epworth,  England. 

Broughton,  England 

Baptist Broughton,  England 


Baptist., 


Moravian 

Episcopal 

Independent , 
Moravian 


Episcopal. 


Episcopal . 


Baptist 

Episcopal.. 
Presbyterii 

Baptist 


Moravian.. 
Moravian , 


Baptist 

Congregational... 

Congregational... 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Congregational. 

Moravian 

Congregational. 

Moravian 


Birmingham,  England.. 


Blackheath,  England 

Newport, Isle  of  Wight. En<. 

Irvine,  Scotland 

London,  England 

Kelly  ville,  Ireland 

Irvine,  Scotland 


London,  England. 


Malpas,  England. 


Cowes,  Isle  of  Wight,  Eng.. 


B    i 


17'.i6 

1674 
1708 
1716 
1716 


1782 
1825 
1771 
1725 

176.) 
1771 

1702 


England  

United   States 1802 

Kineswood.  Scotland 1746 

Lidget-green,  England 1739 

Irvine,  Scotland 

Irvine,  Scotland 


Boston.  Mass.,  U.  S.... 

London.  England... ... 

London,  England 


England 

bleak,  England. 


Southampton.  England. 
Irvine,  Scotland 


Sheer n ess,  England. 
Irvine,  Scotland 


Calvinistic  Method.  Cefnyroed,  Wales 


1765  James  Merrick  ... 
1st:;  Samuel  F.  Smith 
1S37  John  It.  Wreford 

1844  John  S.  Dwight.. 
F61 1 


Independent 

Baptist 

Episcopal... , 

Baptist 

Baptist 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Congregational  .... 


Episcopal.. 

Baptist 

Unitarian. 


I.ti.i   L8ad 

lMI.I 


Kelt wille.  Ireland.  

Boston.  Mass.,  li.  S  

M.lpas.  England 

White  Creek,  N.  V.,  U.  S. 

Paris,  France L81  I 

V-:. 

Boston,  M  iss.,  U.  S I   ■<< 

Blackheath,  En-land !7sJ   1854 


1748 
17SS 
1778 
1778 


1855 

1851 

1S07 
1855 
1854 

1751 


1826 


1771 
1771 

1815 

1702 
17SS7 

ISO.", 

1720 

1674 

1771 

1759 
1771 


767 
HIT 


1851 
1851 


1861 

1761 
1862 


17  IS 
L8J4 


-    I 
1851 


1717   1791 


1783   1826 
1*14 


Reading,  England.. 
Bo-ton,  \|,„s.,  U.  S. 
England. 


1720  1768 


Presl.yt.-rian  United  States. 

655 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


895 
896 
897 
898 
899 
900 
901 
902 
903 
904 
9"5 
90tj 
907 
908 
909 
910 
911 
912 
913 
914 
915 
916 
917 
918 
919 
920 
921 
922 
923 
924 
925 
926 
927 
928 
929 
930 
931 
932 
933 
931 
935 
936 
937 
93S 

9; 

910 
941 
942 
913 
914 
945 
916 
947 
9  is 
919 
950 
951 
9.2 
9)3 
954 
955 
956 
957 
958 
959 
960 
961 
962 
903 
964 


1773 
1755 

IS  — 

1796 
1861 

1755 
1755 
1750 
1755 
1779 
185- 
185- 
1720 
1779 


1822 
1829 
1707 
1843 
1719 
1709 
1719 
1827 
1815 
1854 
1759 


NAME   OF   AUTHOR. 


Anna  L.  Barbauld.. 
Philip  Doddridge  . 


James  Montgomery 

Edmund  Butcher 

lenry  Williams  Baker. 

Philip  Doddridge 

Philip  Doddridge  

Charles  Wesley 

Philip  Doddridge 

John  Newton 

Anna  L.  Waring 

Anna  L.  Waring 

Simon  Browne 

John  Newton 


1*20 

1773 

176S 

17011 

175 

17C 

17  6u 

1709 

1827 

1750 

1818 

170 

1731 

1816 


Alaric  A.  Watts.. 
Harriet  Auber.  .. 

Isaac  Watts 

Samuel  P.  Smith. 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

Reginald  Ileber.. 

John  Burton 

Phoebe  Gary 

Charles  Wesley... 


1827 

18— 
1839 

1707 
1832 
1760 
1812 
1843 
1709 
1851 
1812 
1811 
1779 

1758 

1 

1763 

1709 

1758 

1765 

1763 


David  Nelson ... 

W.  A.  Muhlenberg 

Anna  L.  Barbauld 

Michael  Bruce 

Isaac  Watts 

Philip  Doddridge. 

Isaac  Watts 

Benjamin  Beddome 

Isaac  Watts 

James  Montgomery 

James  Montgomery 

Charles  Wesley 

Thomas  Dale 

Isaac  Watts 

Isaac  Watts 

lames  Montgomery 

Bancroft. 

Reginald  Ileber 

.lames  Montgomery 

Henry  H.  Milman 

Isaac  Watts 

Mrs.  Margaret  Mackay.. 

Anna  Steele 

William  B.  Collyer 

Samuel  F.  Smith 

Isaac  Watts 

John  H.Gnrney 

Henry  K.  White 

Reginald  Ileber 

John  Newton 


DENOMINATION. 


Unitarian 

Congregational. 


Moravian 

Unitarian 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Congregational , 

Methodist 

Congregational. 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Episcopal 


Episcopal 

Congregational. 

Baptist 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational 

Episcopal 

Baptist 

Unitarian 

Methodist 


WHERE   BORN. 


Kibworth,  England. 
London,  England 


Irvine,  Scotland 

Colchester,  England 

London,  Kngland 

London,  England 

London,  England 

Ep worth,  England 

London,  England 

London,  England 

Neath,Glamorgansh.,Wales 
Neath,Glamorgaush.,  Wales 
Shepton-Mallett,  England... 
Loudon,  England 


London,  England 

Broxbourne,  England 

Southampton,  England.... 

Boston,  Mass.,  U.  S 

Southampton,  England.... 
Southampton,  England.... 
Southampton,  England.... 

Mai  pas,  Kngland 

Nottingham,  England 

Hamilton  Co.,  Ohio,  U.  S.. 
Kpworth,  England 


5  3 


1744 
1702 

1771 

1751 
1821 
1702 
1702 
1708 
1702 
1725 
1820 
1820 
1680 
1725 


179' 

1773 

1074 

1809 

1674 

1074 

1074 

1783 

1773 

1825 

1708 


Episcopal 

Unitarian 

Presbyterian 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Congregational 

Baptist 

Congregational. 

Moravian 

Moravian 

Methodist 

Episcopal 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 
Moravian 


Charles  Wesley... . 

Walter  Scott 

Charles  Wesley.... 

Isaac  Watts 

Philip  Doddridge. 
Samuel  Wesley.... 
Charles  Wesley.... 


Episcopal. 
Moravian  . 


United  States 

United  States 

ivib worth,  Kngland 

Ki nes wood,  Scotland 

Son t ham p ton.  England. 

London.  Kngland 

Southampton.  Kngland 

lleiiley-in-Arden.  Kngland. 

Southampton,  Kngland 

Irvine,  Scotland 

Irvine,  Scotland 

Kpworth,  Kngland 

London,  England 

Southampton,  Kngland 

Southampton,  Kngland 

Irvine,  Scotland 


1825 
1751 

1854 
1822 

1751 
1751 
1788 
1751 
1807 


1732 
1807 


1864 
1862 
1748 

1748 
1748 
1748 
1826 
1822 
1871 
1788 


Malpas,  Kngland 

Irvine,  Scotland , 

Episcopal I  London,  Kngland 

Congregational Southampton,  Kngland. 

Scotland. 

Baptist Broiighton,  Kngland 

Congregational Blackheath,  Kngland.... 

Baptist Boston,  Mass.,  U.S 


Congregational. 
Episcopal . 
Episcopal. 
Episcopal. 
Episcopal. 


Methodist. 


Methodist 

Congregational. 
Congregational. 

Methodic 

Methodic  

656 


Southampton,  Kngland. 

London,  England 

Nottingham,  Kngland... 
Malpas,  Cheshire,  Eng.. 
London,  Kngland 


1802 
1744 
1746 
1674 
1702 
1674 
1717 
1674 
1771 
1771 
1708 
1797 
1674 
1674 
1771 

.11783 

.11771 

1791 

.1674 

1716 
1782 

180.1 
1674 

1802 


Kpworth,  England 

Edinburgh,  Scotland.... 

Kpworth.  Kngland 

Southampton,  Kngland. 

London    Kngland 

iEpvrth   Kngland 

lK{'*'ori)>  Kugiuud 


1 825 
1707 
1748 
1751 
1748 
1795 
1748 
1851 
1854 
1788 
1870 
1748 
1748 
1854 

1826 
1854 
1*63 
1748 

1778 
1854 

1748 

186! 


17*5 | 1606 


1783 
1725 

1708 
1771 
1708 
1674 
1702 
1708 
1708 


1826 
1807 

1788 
1S32 
1788 
1748 
1751 
1788 
1788 


BIOGRAPHICAL  INDEX. 


966 
960 

'.-  : 

969 

970 
971 
97-2 

' 
974 

975 

i 
977 
978 

979 
9«0| 
981  1859 


NAME   OF    AUTHOR. 


1743  Charles  Wesley 

17'  7   Isaac  Watts 

1864  Thomas  Davis 

1819  James  Montgomery 
1834  William  B.Tappan... 

1755   Philip  Doddridge 

1843  Gnordon  Kobins 

176J  Anna  Steele , 


1835 
1861 

1834 


1S36 
1709 


987 

991 

994 

1 

998 ! 

loool 


1^34 
1S61 
1-57 
1787 
1857 
1707 
1825 
1742 

17o7 
1853 
1755 
1839 
1707 
1750 
1857 
1S06 


James  Montgomery.. 

John  M.Neal "... 

William  15.  Tappan.. 


DENOMINATION. 


Methodist 

Congregational... 

Episcopal 

Moravian 

Congregational... 
Congregational... 

Baptist 

Baptist 


Thomas  R.  Taylor 

Isaac  Watts. 

Beers. 

William  Hunter 

David  Dickson 

Henry  F.  Lyte 

Charity  Lees  Smith 

Horatins  Bonar 

Samuel  Btennett 

i  Horatins  Bonar 

,  Isaac  Watts 

John  Bowring 

Robert  Seagraves 

Josiafa  Conder 

Isaac  Watts 

I jan rentine  I.aurenti 

Philip  Doddridge 

Kdward  Denny 

Isaac  Watts 

Charles  Wesley 

;  Horatins  Bonar 

Kdward  II.  Bickersteth 


Moravian 

Episcopal , 

Congregational. 

Congregational. 

Congregational . 


EpiscopalMethodist 

Presbyterian 

Episcopal 

Episcopal 

Presbyterian 

Baptist 

Presbyterian 

Congregational 

Unitarian 

Calvinistic  Method. 

Congregational 

Congregational 


WHERE   BoRN. 


Kpworth,  England 

Southampton,  England 

Worcester,  England 

Irvine.  Scotland 

Beverly,  Mass.,  U.  S 

London,  England 

United  States 

Broughton,  England 


Irvine,  Scotland 

London,  England 

Beverly,  Mass.,  U.  S. 


0s«ett.  England 

Southampton,  England. 

Ireland 


1708  1788 

107  4 

1810 

1771 

1795 

17(12 


1854 

1-49 
1751 


Congregational. 

Brethren 

Congregational. 

Methodist 

Presbyterian.... 

Episcopal 


Kelso,  Scotland 

Bloomfield,  Ireland 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Exeter,  England 

Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Southampton.  England. 

Exeter,  England 

Twytord.  England 

London,  England 

Southampton.  England. 

Ilaii-ni.  Uermany 

London.  England  

Trela  Castle,  Ireland 

Southampton,  England. 

Kpworth.  England 

Edinburgh.  Scotland 

London,  England 


1716 

1771 
1818 

1807 

174- 

1811 
1583 
1793 
1830 
1808 
1727 
180(3 
1674 

1791 
1693 
1790 
1674 
1669 
1702 
1706 
1674 
1708 
1808 
1825 


1*54 
1866 
1849 

1835 

1748 


1662 

1-17 


1795 

1748 

176- 
1865 

1748 
1722 

1751 

1748 

1788 


65- 


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